Ex-Luton target Surman signs for MK Dons

Experienced midfielder Andrew Surman, who had been training at Luton Town recently, has signed for League One side MK Dons on a short-term contract.

The former AFC Bournemouth captain, with over 450 appearances to his name, the majority of them in Premier League for the Cherries, Southampton, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Norwich City had been interesting Hatters boss Nathan Jones during the transfer window.

However, the manager opted to sign Joe Morrell from Bristol City and bring in Leicester City's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on loan instead, with Surman eventually agreeing a move to Stadium MK.

Dons boss Russell Martin said: "It’s an incredible signing, he was a captain of a Premier League team last season.

"He’s going to add a huge amount on and off the pitch, we’ve talked about the importance of having experience and people who have been there and done it, and suit our style – he’s exactly that.

"It’s another player I’ve played with, but hopefully, people can see we don’t just bring in anyone.

"The biggest reference for me is the fact I’ve spent time in the dressing room with these players and spent time on the pitch with them.

"He’s one of the best footballers I’ve played with and he’s only got better with age.

"He’s kept himself in really good shape and has been training all the way through lockdown – now we need to get him match fit.

"Adding Andrew Surman is a huge boost for us all, he’ll come in and get himself fit as quickly as possible and add a huge amount to the squad."