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Luton Town are set to land the signing of Cardiff City centre-back Mark McGuinness in a deal that could reach £10 million.

According to BBC Sport, the two Championship sides have agreed on an eight-figure package for the defender, with Cardiff replacing the former Republic of Ireland under-21 international with Cercle Brugge’s Norwegian man Jesper Daland.

McGuinness spent the first-half of the 2022/23 season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday, but has been a mainstay in the team since his return to South Wales – he has been left out by Erol Bulut though of Cardiff matches this season due to continuing transfer speculation.

The 23-year-old made 30 Championship appearances last season, scoring twice, as Cardiff finished 12th in the standings.

He returned to the team after a prolonged spell on the sidelines on the final day of the season, playing just a minute against Rotherham United.

However, he will now join Luton and become Rob Edwards’ third signing of the summer, after Shandon Baptiste and Reuell Walters joined the club as free agents last month following their exits from Brentford and Arsenal respectively.

Mark McGuinness to join Luton Town in a bid to strengthen Rob Edwards’ defence

Despite playing Premier League football in 2023/24, Luton’s return to the Championship has not been easy.

The Hatters were well beaten in their opening match last Monday by Burnley, losing 4-1 at Kenilwoth Road, before drawing 0-0 away to Portsmouth, with goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski being sent off in the first half for two reckless challenges on Pompey’s attackers following a yellow card for time-wasting just minutes earlier.

However, it has not been the best of summers for Edwards and his team, with their defence facing multiple injury issues before a ball had even been kicked.

Mads Andersen is currently out with a calf injury but is close to a return, while wing-back Daiki Hashioka is also facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.