Orient duo join Barnet on loan

Barnet have signed Phillip Chinedu and Diallang Jaiyesimi on loan from Leyton Orient until the end of the season.

The O's duo become the Bees' first signings of the January transfer window.

Midfielder Jaiyesimi, 27, has made 52 appearances for Orient, scoring three goals, and has played 12 times for Richie Wellens' side this season.

Defender Chinedu, 19, spent the first few months of the season on loan at Wealdstone, making 15 appearances in the National League.

"Phil's a player we've been chasing for a long time and he gives the team balance, which we've been crying out for," Barnet manager Dean Brennan told the club's website, external.

"He'll bring extreme power, extreme physicality and he's got a huge future in the game.

"We're hoping DJ will give us the dribbling quality and quality around the box that the team has needed.

"They're two great additions to the group, which gives us strength in depth and adds even more quality."