League One promotion hopefuls Leyton Orient have joined the race for an in demand free-agent as they prepare for the second-leg of their Play-Off Semi-Final against Stockport County.
Richie Wellens’ side have everything to play for as they travel to Stockport County tomorrow evening after drawing 2-2 in the opening leg. However, the uncertainty over what league they will be playing in next season has not stopped potential transfer targets emerging.
The summer transfer window is yet to open and whilst many clubs have already submitted their retained lists, the deadline to do so has also not passed. EFL sides have to inform out-of-contract players by the third Saturday of May (17th), with those in the play-offs allowed an additional four days after their final game of the season.
Leyton Orient Linked to International Midfielder
Reports have emerged linking Leyton Orient and a “number of EFL clubs” to SPFL midfielder Caolan Boyd-Munce, who has rejected the offer of a new contract at current side St. Mirren.
The 25-year-old has been with St.Mirren since March 2023, having joined as a free agent following his release from Middlesbrough earlier in the same year and has gone on to make 79 appearances for the club, scoring seven goals and providing five assists.
The Northern Irishman came through the ranks at Glentoran before joining the Birmingham City youth set up in 2016, going on to make nine appearances for the senior side, including seven in the Championship. He left The Blues on a permanent deal in January 2022 linking up with then manager Chris Wilder. However, his time with the club did not go to plan as he failed to break through to the first team on a regular basis, only making four senior appearances before his release.
The other clubs interested are not mentioned by journalist Pete O’Rourke.
Big Summer for Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient will likely have two transfer target lists, one for the Championship and another for League One and with the club now under new owners they will be wanting to provide Richie Wellens with the best tools they possibly can in their first summer. The club have regularly punched above their weight in the third tier and with the right signings and more funds in the transfer kitty it could mean a more regular push up the table.