Leyton Orient were reportedly interested in signing Shrewsbury Town attacker George Lloyd during the January transfer window, but the move failed to materialise before the deadline.
According to journalist Ollie Westbury on X, the League One side were keen to strengthen their attacking ranks by luring the 24-year-old forward to London. However, no deal was reached, and Lloyd remains at Shrewsbury for the time being.
Reliably informed the League One club in for George Lloyd was Leyton Orient. #Salop https://t.co/5Uaia1VNye
— Ollie Westbury (@Ollie_Westbury) February 5, 2025
Lloyd’s Impact at Shrewsbury
Lloyd has been a key player for Shrewsbury this season, making 32 appearances in all competitions, 27 of which have been in the league. He has contributed five goals and three assists, showing his value to the team. With over a year left on his contract, which runs until the summer of 2026, Lloyd is firmly a part of Shrewsbury’s plans moving forward.
The interest from Leyton Orient came as they continue their push for promotion from League One under manager Richie Wellens. The O’s were looking to boost their attacking options, and Lloyd could have provided valuable competition and depth at the top end of the pitch.
George Lloyd’s Background and Career
Before joining Shrewsbury Town, Lloyd spent several years at Cheltenham Town, where he came through the academy ranks. He played 136 matches for Cheltenham, scoring 11 goals, and was a key figure in their promotion from League Two in 2021 under then-manager Michael Duff, now at Huddersfield Town. Lloyd has also had loan spells at Hereford, Port Vale, and Grimsby Town, which helped his development.
Lloyd’s Future at Shrewsbury Town
For now, Lloyd will stay at Shrewsbury Town until at least the summer. It remains to be seen whether Leyton Orient will reignite their interest in him later this year. The O’s, who are currently focused on their promotion push, will look to build on their strong season and may target additional players during the next transfer window to bolster their squad.
Leyton Orient are back in action this weekend against Manchester City in the FA Cup, and it will be interesting to see how their squad develops moving forward.
Writer’s View
Leyton Orient’s pursuit of George Lloyd demonstrates their ambition to strengthen their attacking options as they chase promotion from League One. While the move didn’t materialise in January, it could be revisited in the future if the O’s continue to make strides toward their goal. For Lloyd, remaining at Shrewsbury gives him the opportunity to further his development in a competitive environment, but the potential for a future move remains very much alive.
