Charlton Athletic and Oxford United eye move for Luton Town player

According to journalist Darren Witcoop, Oxford United and Charlton Athletic are considering a transfer for Luke Berry, a midfielder for Luton Town who is leaving the team as a free agent.

After earning an unexpected promotion from the Championship, the Hatters had a successful season in the top division.

Although Rob Edwards’ team finished with six points inside the drop zone, they may still be happy of their performance because they had a team full of energy.

However, Luton will now start preparing for the upcoming campaign with the goal of making the playoffs once more. On Friday, May 24, the team released their retained list. Among the selections made for the starting lineup were some significant ones.

It is with regret that all Luton supporters will have to say goodbye to Dan Potts, Luke Berry, Fred Onyedinma, Elliot Thorpe, and Admiral Muskwe when their contracts expire this summer.

Players who were a part of some of their most momentous occasions in recent memory will be leaving them.

Moving to Portman Road would be advantageous for Edwards, but it might not be a risk worth taking.

Since Luke Berry joined the team during their League Two days and has spent the previous seven years at Kenilworth Road, Luton Town supporters will always remember him.

Berry made history by becoming the only player in Luton’s history to score a goal for the team in each of the top four English football levels.

He’s looking for a new challenge now, and it seems he’s already had a few suitors.

Interest in Luke Berry

This summer, the midfield player will be free to sign with other teams in the English Football League (EFL), which will be good news for those teams searching for an experienced player in the middle of the park.

Journalist Darren Witcoop disclosed on Sunday morning, May 26, that Berry is already drawing a lot of interest from EFL clubs.

Oxford United, who just won promotion to the Championship through the League One play-offs, and Charlton Athletic of League One were the two teams picked by Witcoop.

Berry and Nathan Jones reportedly spent a significant amount of time together at Luton, and Nathan Jones is eager to see her again.

The best option for Berry

After their time at Luton Town, Nathan Jones and Luke Berry developed a close friendship, so the 31-year-old would be wise to transfer to Charlton Athletic. This season, Jones’ Charlton team was on the verge of relegation in League One; however, after taking over in February, the Welshman has kept the team out of the drop zone.

With a lot of experience under his belt, Berry might play a significant role in a play-off campaign next season, as Charlton is probably one of the teams to watch under Jones.

Whether he is too good for League One is undoubtedly a contentious question. It seems like a quick fall for the midfield player, who made 17 Premier League appearances for Luton this season and recorded two goals and an assist, to tumble to the third division the following season.

Oxford United could be the ideal fit for him since, at thirty-one, he might have at least one more Championship season left in him. After winning the play-offs, the U’s will enter the upcoming season with a lot of momentum. However, if they want to survive, they will need to add some experienced Championship players to their roster.

Berry, who has played four complete seasons in the second division with Luton, would be the ideal free agent choice. He might offer some much-needed experience in the middle of the park.

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