SOUTHEND United have signed striker Aribim Pepple on a season long loan from Luton Town.

The 21-year-old joins following Harry Cardwell's departure to Forest Green Rovers.

And Pepple is pleased to be on board.

“I’m excited to call somewhere my home for the season and get settled I’ve had a couple of loans and I’m thankful for those and now I’m ready to kick on.

“My goal now is to kick on properly with (scoring() goals.”

Pepple has previously spent time out on loan with Iverness Caledonian Thistle, Bromley and Grimsby Town