Hatters boss reveals ex-Manchester United defender can leave Luton

Luton boss Jack Wilshere has revealed that centre half Teden Mengi can leave the club during the summer transfer window.

The 24-year-old, who came through the ranks at Manchester United, moved to Kenilworth Road when the Hatters were a Premier League club in August 2023, one of Town’s stars during their short stint in the top flight. Like the rest of the side, Mengi then struggled in the Championship, missing a large chunk of the campaign due to a knee injury.

Having returned following Luton’s relegation to League One, Mengi had 25 outings last term, as he was regular for the majority of Wilshere’s time in charge, only before suffering a hamstring issue during the Vertu Trophy clash against Plymouth Argyle in late February which sadly saw his campaign ended.

The former England U21 international was back at the Brache as Town returned to pre-season training for Wilshere’s first full season in charge, but when not featuring against Go Ahead Eagles on Sunday, it meant he hasn't played in any of the friendly matches. Giving an update on the defender, who was included when the Hatters announced their numbers yesterday, Wilshere, speaking this afternoon, stated that Mengi is looking for a new club, saying: “He’s fit, and I spoke about Teds earlier on in pre-season.

We brought in a centre back, Haks (Hakeem Odoffin) came through last year, we still have Mads (Andersen), we still have Kal (Naismith) who can play there, so while he’s here of course he’s training with us and there’s an opportunity for him, however, I’ve had these conversations with him as well, it’s probably best if he finds something else, but we’ll see with that. Yes, I want to remain respectful to Teden as he’s someone I’ve got massive respect for, but he knows the situation anyway, and he’s training, but looking for something.”