DONE DEAL : Luton Town has confirmed the signing of former West Brom player

According to Alan Nixon, Luton Town intend to sign free agent Erik Pieters.

The Hatters’ drastic dip in performance since their relegation back to the Championship last season can be attributed in large part to their defensive weaknesses.

Rob Edwards’ side has been one of the poorest defensive teams in the second division this season, making it difficult for their packed assault to recoup points from games. They have conceded 37 goals in 21 games, the second-worst in the division, and have only five clean sheets.

Luton have had injury issues that have hampered them in this area, but they have now turned to the free agent market to gain Championship expertise to assist keep the ball out of their net.

Erik Pieters is likely to join Luton Town, as reported by The Sun’s Alan Nixon on his Patreon account. The Dutch defender has been without a club since leaving West Bromwich Albion in the summer for family reasons, but he is now expected to return to the Championship with the Hatters.

The 36-year-old has played in the second tier and the Premier League for several seasons. In Edwards’ three/five-man defence, he should be able to provide cover and depth at centre-back, where he most recently played for Albion.

The Luton manager had intimated that the January transfer window will be more busy than previous ones. They will benefit from the signing of defensive midfielder Lamine Fanne, who will join the club after agreeing a £3.7 million fee with Swedish side AIK in August.

Pieters is probably best known for his six-year spell at Stoke City, when he appeared 206 times in all competitions. He was also on Burnley’s books for several seasons before joining the Hawthorns.

Erik Pieters signals a wise decision for Luton.
It’s clear that the Hatters’ weaknesses are on defence. They have more than enough offensive talent to drag themselves out of this predicament, but it will be difficult if the defense continues to fail them.

Pieters’ arrival will add a sense of peace to their backline. Yes, he is unlikely to have an immediate influence. It will take time for him to catch up and regain the match. sharpness. However, it is a weakness for Luton, and it appears that they intend to rectify it.