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Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield has said he is still "keeping an open mind" about new signings, despite a busy transfer window.

The Hatters have made eight summer signings so far, including Nahki Wells and Hakeen Odoffin.

When asked if there would be any more arrivals or departures ahead of their League One campaign - Bloomfield told BBC 3CR: "Who knows?"

He added: "The window not closing [until September 1] is both a blessing and a curse, because we can bring people in, should we see fit, but you're a sitting duck for others to take the players you want to keep."

After Luton's relegation to League One, Bloomfield has gone about restructuring the squad, with seven players also leaving.

"I thank Gary [Sweet, the Luton CEO,] and the board for their backing. We are still keeping an open mind, because, should we lose anyone else, we've got to have plans in place.

"We're still searching for the last one or two, if they're right. If they're not, we won't [sign them].

Bloomfield also confirmed, after a pre-season 0-0 draw with Spurs, that Alfie Doughty's absence was the "right one for the football club" after he picked up a knock. The wing-back has been linked with a move to Millwall.

He added that Teden Mengi will miss a "little period of time" with an unspecified injury, with Bloomfield unsure of the severity of issue, while fellow defender Joe Johnson will also be out "for a period of time" with a hamstring injury.

Millwall are in talks to bring Luton Town's Alfie Doughty, 25, to The Den, where the versatile English left-back would be expected to play in a more attacking role. (Mirror), external

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New Luton signing Nahki Wells said there is a "collective benchmark" within the club to secure promotion back to the Championship.

The 35-year-old forward signed for the Hatters earlier this month after not being offered a new contract at Bristol City.

"There's no denying that there's some disappointment that's hanging over the club because of the huge success they had a few years ago, for it to then turn into real tough times with the back to back relegations," Wells told BBC Radio Bristol.

"Since coming into the football club there's still a real element of excitement to maybe have a different perspective going into the season as favourites.

"Last season they had that as well but, in more historical cases, the club hasn't had that demand that they should go on to get promotion.

"This season I can feel that's our collective benchmark to go on and have success."

Wells said the move to Luton after five and a half years with the Robins was a "big change" for him.

"But [it's] familiar territory in terms of preparing for a new chapter, a new start. I'm excited for what's ahead."

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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, external 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).

Queens Park Rangers have received a bid from Luton Town for English striker Charlie Kelman. The 23-year-old was League One's highest scorer while on loan with Leyton Orient last season. (West London Sport), external

The Hoops may also see another of their young English attackers depart with a number of League One teams interested in a loan move for 22-year-old forward Alfie Lloyd. (West London Sport), external

In terms of replacements, Colchester United striker Samson Tovide, 21 has attracted the eye of QPR for a possible return to his home city. (West London Sport), external

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Millwall will battle Dundee United for former Luton and Scotland midfielder Allan Campbell, 27. (SportsBoom, external)

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Luton keeper Jack Walton, 27, could leave Kenilworth Road for Preston after the Hatters signed Josh Keeley from Tottenham. (Luton Today, external)

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Luton Town are set to sign the Republic of Ireland keeper Josh Keeley from Tottenham after the 22-year-old failed to agree a new contract with Spurs. (Standard), external

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