Orient sign Southampton striker Ballard

Dom Ballard had a loan spell at Cambridge United last season

Leyton Orient have signed Southampton striker Dom Ballard for an undisclosed fee.

The 20-year-old has signed a three-year contract at Brisbane Road, with the option of a fourth year.

Ballard has made four senior appearances for Saints, scoring one goal.

He spent the first part of last season on loan at Blackpool, scoring once in 22 games, before a similar spell with Cambridge United, where he netted two goals in 17 appearances.

"We've had eyes on him for a couple of seasons now, and there were a lot of clubs who wanted him, so we're over the moon that he's chosen Leyton Orient as his next home," boss Richie Wellens told the club website.