Millwall have had ‘long-standing interest’ in Luton Town midfielder Allan Campbell

Millwall have completed a loan deal for Luton Town midfielder Allan Campbell.

The Scottish midfielder is the Lions’ eighth addition of the summer transfer window.

“There has been a long-standing interest in him,” Millwall boss Gary Rowett told the South London Press. “He is one of those players whose sheer energy and drive means you can’t help but admire. He has got lots of qualities to go with that as well.

“He’s showed that over the last few seasons. He started a lot of games for Luton last season, in a division they managed to get out of – it’s something we’re aspiring to do also.

“He’ll be a really, really good addition to the group.

“We like that front foot, fast-paced quality and ability to run with and without the ball – that ability to disrupt the opposition. He’s also got good qualities heading into the final third – he can play as a midfielder stepping in, as an attacking one and as a running 10, so multiple positions.

“We thought it was a really good opportunity to strengthen that area, because of players going out. Let’s strengthen it with a player who can compete for a first-team place. It means everyone has got to be on their game – there is big competition for places in there.”