Leyton Orient sign Man Utd midfielder Ethan Galbraith & striker Daniel Agyei

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Ethan Galbraith (left) in action for Salford against Northampton last seasonImage source, Getty Images
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Galbraith played 38 games in all for Salford last season, scoring four goals

Leyton Orient have signed Northern Ireland international Ethan Galbraith after his exit from Manchester United.

The 22-year-old midfielder - who has two caps for his country - was on loan at League Two Salford last season.

He came through the ranks at Linfield before making the switch to the United academy, making his debut in a Europa League tie against Astana in 2019.

Galbraith also played under Os boss Richie Wellens during the 2021-2022 season on loan at Doncaster Rovers.

Earlier the League One newcomers announced the arrival of striker Daniel Agyei on a free transfer after he turned down a new contract at Crewe Alexandra.

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Daniel Agyei scored 16 goals in League Two last season, making him the joint fifth-highest scorer in the division

The 26-year-old scored 17 goals in 61 appearances for Crewe after joining from Oxford United in January 2022.

He has agreed a two-year deal and follows midfielder Max Sanders in joining the Os.

"Of all of the opposition last year, he was probably the standout player," boss Richie Wellens told the club website., external

"He scores all different types of goals, using pace, power, a good left foot, and scores headers."

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