Premier League Newcastle United have confirmed the departure of a highly rated midfielder to ambitious League One side Leyton Orient.
Newcastle have been the subject of a huge amount of transfer speculation this summer. The reported interest from Liverpool in Alexander Isak, their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko as well as the imminent addition of Aaron Ramsdale.
However, they have now confirmed one exit for a 22-year-old midfielder who spent time with League Two side MK Dons last season.
Leyton Orient Secure Newcastle United Signing After MK Dons Loan
Joe White has joined Leyton Orient on a season long loan deal from Newcastle United. The youngster is well thought of by the club and impressed during his spell at MK Dons in League Two last season.
Speaking to the club’s official media White expressed his joy:
“This has been on the cards for a few weeks and, once Newcastle told me that I’d be allowed to go out on loan, Leyton Orient was my first choice.
“I saw a lot of the team towards the end of last season, and it was a really exciting one to watch. I’ve got better with every loan spell I’ve had and I believe that my skills can really contribute to us having an entertaining team again this season.
“I’m not someone who is happy to sit back and not play. I’m here because I want to play games and I’m determined to help Leyton Orient succeed this season.”
Richie Wellens was also keen to heap praise on the player.
“Joe’s someone I have admired for a really long time. He’s very well thought of at Newcastle and once again we have seen a Premier League side put their trust in us due to our track record of developing younger players. He is comfortable anywhere in the midfield three midfield positions, and we’re all delighted with the signing. He brings a goal threat and a great range of passing to us, and we’re confident we can bring the best out of him. We know we had to make a lot of signings this window due to our departures, and Joe was someone we identified early on as being someone we wanted to bring in.”
Joe White’s Journey from Carlisle to LOFC
White started his career at now National League side Carlisle United, but was soon picked up by big-hitters Newcastle United at just 13 years old. He remained on the books for the club throughout this time and enjoyed loan spells at Hartlepool United, Crewe Alexandra, Exeter City and most recently MK Dons.
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| MK Dons | 35 | 6 | 2 |
| Crewe Alexandra | 25 | 3 | 3 |
| Hartlepool United | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| Exeter City | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| Newcastle United | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Statistics courtesy of transfermarkt.co.uk.
Richie Wellens’ Busy Summer
Leyton Orient have been very busy this summer, Joe White has become their 10th signing of the season. With a new ownership model at the top of the club and going close to moving up to the Championship last season, Wellens and co will feel like they have a good chance at promotion.
Leyton Orient Signings Summer 25/26 So Far
- Killian Cahill,
- Demetri Mitchell,
- Michael Craig,
- Idris El Mizouni,
- Aaron Connolly,
- Tyreeq Bakinson,
- Josh Koroma,
- Tommy Simkin
- Tayo Adaramola
- Joe White