Craddock has scored 32 goals for Luton since joining from Middlebrough

Luton Town striker Tom Craddock is eager to leave Kenilworth Road for an unnamed club, says boss Richard Money.

The Hatters manager left the 23-year-old out of the side that travelled to Kettering on Tuesday amid interest from a Football League club.

Money told BBC Three Counties Radio: "I said when we get a bid from that club, we'll discuss it with him.

"It doesn't worry us. The pure, simple matter for us is we want 20 players who want to play for Luton Town."

Craddock, who scored 21 goals in the Blue Square Premier last season, was used as a late substitute during the season-opening victory over Altrincham but was absent from the squad that beat the Poppies.

Fellow frontman Matthew Barnes-Homer has been starting in his place and grabbed a hat-trick in the 3-1 win at Rockingham Road.

606: DEBATE Whilst I would personally be sorry to see Craddock go, we have others who can play upfront with greater effect and consistency GLADHATTER

Money had been eager to discuss a new deal with Middlesbrough youth product Craddock, as his contract expires at the end of the season.

"There was always going to be issues with players who weren't in the team," added Money.

"If that issue has arisen early with someone like Tommy Craddock then we'll deal with it.

"But let's talk about the 16 who were in the group and the 11 that were on the pitch.

"The man who has replaced him has scored three goals, so that's where I'm at."

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