Brighton transfer news: Latest loan move confirmed for Albion ace

Brighton ace Ed Turns has rejoined Leyton Orient on a season-long loan.

By Derren Howard

Published 1st Aug 2023, 16:12 GMT

Brighton defender Ed Turns featured during the Premier League Summer Series

The 20-year-old spent the second half of last season with the O’s, making 16 appearances as Ritchie Wellens’s team finished as League Two champions.

Technical director David Weir said, “Ed had a great few months with Orient last season; he went straight into the team and played an important role as they were promoted.

“This is an ideal move for Ed as he gets to challenge himself in a higher league and in an environment he’s already familiar with.

“Gordon Greer and his team will be in close contact with Ed throughout the season.”

Ed joined Brighton as a 14-year-old, progressing through the academy before making his first team debut in a 2-0 win over Swansea City in the League Cup in September 2021.