Peterborough sign Walsall defender Okagbue

Peterborough United have signed Walsall centre-back David Okagbue for an undisclosed fee.

The 21-year-old has agreed a four-year deal with Posh after making 54 appearances for the Saddlers last season and scoring two goals.

Okagbue is Peterborough's sixth summer signing as they look to improve on last season's disappointing 18th-place finish in League One.

"He is at a good age with lots of room for improvement and development. What he will add is pace and physicality to our defensive unit, which is something that I was looking for," said boss Darren Ferguson.

Okagbue began his career at Stoke City and had loans spells with Oldham and Walsall before joining the latter on a permanent basis last summer.

"I have had two seasons with Walsall and played a lot of games. I felt the time was right to step into League One," he said.