Luton Town have completed the permanent signing of English-born Ghanaian forward Gideon Kodua from West Ham United, rewarding a prolific loan spell that has made him one of the club’s standout performers this season.

The Hatters triggered the buyout clause in Kodua’s contract after the attacker emerged as head coach Jack Wilshere’s leading scorer, playing a key role in Luton's push for a return to the Championship.

Kodua’s goals and energy quickly endeared him to the Kenilworth Road faithful, with the forward providing both consistency in front of goal and a relentless work rate that suited Wilshere’s high-intensity approach.

The decision to secure his services on a permanent basis reflects Luton’s confidence in the 20-year-old’s potential and his importance to their long-term plans.

For Kodua, the move offers stability and a clear pathway to continue his development, having found the regular minutes and belief that proved harder to come by at West Ham.

As Luton continue their promotion chase, the club will be hoping their now-permanent forward can maintain his scoring touch and help drive them closer to their Championship ambitions.