Leyton Orient sign Forrester from Bolton

Leyton Orient have signed defender Will Forrester from Bolton Wanderers on a two-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

The 24-year-old made 53 appearances in all competitions for the Trotters scoring one goal in the FA Cup.

He was part of the Bolton squad that reached the 2023-24 League One play-off final and becomes Orient's first signing of the January transfer window.

"I'm very happy to have signed here. The mindset and the goals the club want to accomplish in the coming years makes this move very exciting and I can't wait to get started," Forrester told the club's website., external

"Speaking to the gaffer, he has outlined his expectations of me and I want to help push us forwards."

I know the challenges of reaching the play-offs the year before and want to help the lads get back on track as quickly as possible."

Forrester began his career with Stoke City before moving to neighbours Port Vale in 2022.

He made 38 appearances in one season for the club before joining Bolton in the summer of 2023.

Despite reaching the League One play-off final last season, Orient are one point and one place above the relegation zone after 24 matches.

Richie Wellens' side host league leaders Cardiff City at Brisbane Road on Saturday.