Luton defender Odoffin out after minor surgery

Hakeem Odoffin joined Luton following his departure from Rotherham in May

Luton Town defender Hakeem Odoffin requires minor surgery and will be out of action for an unspecified period, the club has said.

The 27-year-old signed for the Hatters in early July and the club say an MRI scan in his medical flagged "an unexpected non-musculoskeletal issue".

Manager Matt Bloomfield told the club website they were aware of the issue before signing Odoffin.

"We were in a position to make the decision where either we support him through this, knowing that we've got a real good person, a real good character and a real good player – or we walk away from it," Bloomfield added.

"Hakeem is someone the recruitment department at the football club had kept a really close eye on before I was here, someone who I know extremely well from playing against him, so all things aligned and we believe it's still the right decision."

Odoffin, who left Rotherham United in May, said he hopes to be back playing soon.

"Unfortunately, it does require surgery to correct the issue and ensure I can return to playing safely," he said.

"I'll be sidelined for a little while, but I'm fully focused on my recovery and will be working hard to get back to training with the lads as soon as possible."

Relegated Luton begin their League One campaign at home to AFC Wimbledon on Friday, 1 August (20:00 BST).