Charlton Athletic kick week off with incoming transfer business as Luton midfielder Campbell signs on loan

Charlton Athletic have signed Luton Town midfielder Allan Campbell on loan.

The Scot, who spent last season with the Lions but struggled to hold down a first-team spot, is the ninth signing made in the summer transfer window by the League One club.

Nathan Jones was in charge of Luton when Campbell made the switch from Motherwell.

“My first impressions have been top,” said Campbell. “All the staff have been so welcoming. I’ve not met the players yet but I’m looking forward to getting started and helping the club get promoted.

“He (Jones) played a massive part. He brought me to Luton from Scotland so he knows me well and I know him well from working under him. I know what type of person he is – he’s got a drive to succeed and do well, and I thrive under that environment. He got the best out of me when I played under him. When I spoke to him about his ambitions for this club and where he sees the team going this year, it made me want to come straight away.”

The 26-year-old will be available for this weekend’s fixture at Reading.

“I am delighted to add a player who I’ve signed previously, when I was at Luton,” said Jones. “He’s a player who was pivitol in Luton’s promotion to the Premier League the season before last.

“He gives us another option in midfield, with his quality and experience. I loved working with him before, so when the opportunity came up to sign him for Charlton I really wanted to bring him here.”

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