Walsall seal deal for Claude Gnakpa

Walsall have completed the capture of Claude Gnakpa after his contract expired at Luton.

The Frenchman has inked a one-year deal at the Banks's Stadium to become the fourth new arrival this week.

Gnakpa, who started his career at Montpellier, can play on the right wing and in defence and played under former Walsall boss Richard Money at Luton.

The 28-year-old scored 15 goals as the Hatters made the Blue Square Premier play-offs last season after spells with Swindon and Peterborough.

Saddlers boss Dean Smith said: "Claude will bring a different dimension to our game.

"I'm glad to have him here, he's quick, strong, decent in the air and scores goals.

"He was a favourite amongst the fans at Luton and hopefully he can do the same here.

"He certainly knows where the goal is and scored 15 times last season."

Gnakpa follows Ryan Jarvis, Mat Sadler and Kevan Hurst into the Banks's Stadium.