Leyton Orient transfer-list Josh Koroma less than year after beating Barnsley FC to ex-Huddersfield Town man
Leyton Orient transfer-list Josh Koroma less than year after beating Barnsley to the ex-Huddersfield Town man
Leyton Orient have transfer-listed former Huddersfield Town forward Josh Koroma - less than a year after beating Barnsley to his signature.
The 27-year-old was among the high-profile casualties of Huddersfield’s 2025 clearout, making way despite managing 12 goals for the Terriers across the 2024/25 campaign.
He was lined up for a move to Barnsley and had even passed a medical ahead of a proposed switch to Oakwell.
However, his move to South Yorkshire was never completed and he instead moved down south to link up with fellow League One outfit Orient.
Josh Koroma made available for transfer
The Sierra Leone international now looks set for another summer switch having been placed on the transfer list at Brisbane Road.
Koroma has been made available for transfer alongside four of his teammates, including ex-Leeds United prospect Sonny Perkins and former Sheffield Wednesday duo Sean Clare and Tyreeq Bakinson.
The versatile attacker has managed just three goals across 38 appearances in all competitions since his return to the O’s.
Orient, who finished 20th in the League One table and have had their shortcomings blasted by head coach Richie Wellens, have also confirmed the release of Tobi Oluwayemi, Tom James, Jack Simpson, Makai Welch and Diallang Jaiyesimi.
Josh Koroma’s career path
Koroma started his career with Orient before being lured to West Yorkshire by Huddersfield in 2019. He spent six years at the Accu Stadium, amassing 168 appearances and scoring 35 goals. During his time as a Terrier, he had loan spells at Rotherham United and Portsmouth.
While undeniably talented, Koroma needs to bounce back after a disappointing season in familiar surroundings at Orient. A fresh start may be required and his CV will almost certainly attract admirers.
He is far from alone as a transfer-listed player as clubs up and down the country are making decisions on players. A raft of EFL outfits have already published their retained lists, with Huddersfield among those to have shared theirs. The Terriers have released experienced wideman Mickel Miller as well as a raft of youngsters.