Manchester United academy graduate Ethan Galbraith signs for Leyton Orient

Former Manchester United midfielder Ethan Galbraith has signed for Leyton Orient.

Last month, Galbraith confirmed via social media that his time with United had come to an end after six years of being with the club

The 22-year-old went on to declare just how much of a privilege it was to play for the Red Devils.

He also thanked United fans for their support over the years.

Galbraith only made one senior appearance for United in a Europa League tie against Astana back in 2019.

It was former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that gave him the opportunity. He was even part of United’s pre-season squad but could not break through.

Galbraith spent last season out on loan with Salford City.

He made 38 appearances in all competitions for Salford, managing to score four goals as the team managed a seventh-place finish in League Two.

Galbraith is a full-fledged international for North Ireland. He has made two appearances for his national side, against Luxembourg and Romania.

Leyton have confirmed in a statement that Galbraith has put pen to paper on a two-year deal to become the latest arrival at Brisbane Road.

Galbraith pointed out following his move to Leyton that manager Richie Wellens and his style of play heavily influenced his decision to sign for them.

Galbraith said, “From playing against Leyton Orient last season, I got a good feel for the side here, and the style of football.

“Richie was a big factor, I know how he likes to play, and how he wants to get the best out of his players, so it was a great fit.”

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Let’s look at the latest done deals and rumours in the third tier of English football on Friday evening…

Having had their transfer embargo lifted recently, which was placed upon them for late payments to HMRC, Reading are now really making their moves to bolster Ruben Selles’ thread-bare squad.

One area in which they had no-one at all is in the middle of the park, but the first arrival in that position has been confirmed as Lewis Wing has swapped Wycombe Wanderers for the SLC Stadium.

Wing has penned a three-year deal after scoring nine times in League One last season, and he could be soon joined by Man United youngster Charlie Savage, who is poised to sign a four-year contract with the Royals, according to Football Insider.

Reading also want a new goalkeeper and are in talks to sign experienced stopper David Button from West Brom, as per Alan Nixon on Patreon.

Earlier in the week, Football League World exclusively revealed that Peterborough United were in talks with Huddersfield Town to sign their young Australian goalkeeper Nicholas Bilokapic on loan.

Now, Posh have confirmed the arrival of the 20-year-old, but perhaps to the surprise of many it has been announced as a permanent switch to Darren Ferguson’s side.

With Chris Maxwell arriving at the Terriers, Neil Warnock has allowed Bilokapic to depart on a full-time basis, with it being inferred that a significant sell-on clause has been inserted into the deal.

Peterborough United centre-back Frankie Kent is on the transfer list at London Road, as is standard policy for any player in the final 12 months of their contract, and it appears that he has an admirer.

The 27-year-old is wanted by Hearts of the Scottish Premiership, according to ESPN’s Mark Donaldson, and with the Jam Tarts engaged in Europa Conference League football this coming season, he could be tempted by the move north of the border.

It would require a fee to be paid though by Steven Naismith’s side for a player who featured 44 times in League One for United last season.

Stevenage swoop for West Ham stopper

Promoted from League Two, Stevenage have made plenty of signings so far this summer, including goalkeepr Taye Ashby-Hammond on a permanent basis from Fulham.

Boro needed a secondary goalkeeper though and they’ve now added West Ham United youngster Krisztian Hegyi to their ranks.

The 20-year-old was regularly between the sticks for the Hammers’ under-21’s last season, playing 26 times in the Premier League 2 and EFL Trophy and has 14 under-21 caps for Hungary