Josh Coulson is set to sign a new deal at Leyton Orient as reported by Football Insider.
The central defender is entering the final year of his contract at Brisbane Road, and a club source has told reporter Pete O’Rourke he’s in advanced talks to sign a new two-year deal.
The news will be a welcome boost for the League Two newcomers. Coulson was an influential member of the side that won the National League last term, making forty-two appearances and contributing an impressive seven goals.
He initially joined the O’s on loan from Cambridge in the summer of 2017 before making the move permanent the following January. He’d been at the Abbey for eight years having emerged through the club’s youth system. He went on to make over two hundred and fifty outings for U’s before leaving for East London.
According to the report, an agreement with the vastly experienced thirty-year-old is imminent.
Our View
Great news for Orient fans and a real boost heading into the new season.
Coulson’s experience will be invaluable as they look to establish themselves back in the EFL.
He will be one of the best League Two centre-backs next season
An imposing presence in the heart of their defence, fans will be delighted at the news after the high profile departures of Macauley Bonne and Josh Koroma.
