The relegated English second tier side have announced the loan signing of the talented forward of Ghanaian descent from his parent club in this summer transfer window
London-born Ghanaian youngster Gideon Kodua has joined League One club Luton Town on a season-long loan deal from Premier League outfit West Ham United, the club have confirmed.
The 20-year-old striker, who is linking up with The Hatters until the end of the upcoming season, could see his loan deal made permanent at end of the campaign.
"Attacker Gideon Kodua is the latest new face to join the Hatters dressing room ahead of the new season.
"The 20-year-old forward joins on a season-long loan with an option to buy from West Ham United, becoming the eighth new arrival at Kenilworth Road this summer.
"Kodua, who can play in a variety of central or wide attacking areas, is no stranger to Matt Bloomfield, whom he links up with for a third time, having twice joined Wycombe on loan over the past two seasons," a club's official statement read.
The West Ham youth product has said of his loan switch to his new side, telling the club's website:“I thought a lot about my next move and narrowed it down, and this was the best option in terms of development and where I want to be.
“There are good players here, a good manager and a good fanbase, so it was an easy decision.
“Obviously, the manager has played a big part. We met when I scored against Wycombe and a couple of days later he signed me.
“I’m a winner, and so is he, and he can see the direction I want to go – which is to the top.
“The season starts in just under two weeks, but I’m ready. I wish it could start now because I want to hit the ground running."
Head coach added: "He’s a boy I love; he’s got a steel, a resilience and a determination about him.
“He came through as captain of West Ham’s Under-18s and we signed him twice before, so it stands to reason we think a lot of him.
“He offers options both at wing-back, in attacking wide areas and in a high 10 position, and brings good dribbling ability while linking play.
“He’s got pace and power, he’s a great lad, and he will be someone who our fans will love watching.”
Given his Ghanaian parentage, he still remains eligible to represent Ghana on the international stage.
