Leyton Orient are targeting Grimsby Town striker Jaze Kabia as a replacement for Dom Ballard. The striker finished last season as League One's top scorer, and now, the O's are targeting a League Two hotshot to fill the gap. According to Pete O'Rourke, Orient are in advanced talks to sign Jaze Kabia from Grimsby Town as their Ballard heir. The 26-year-old starred for the Mariners last term, bagging 18 goals in 46 league appearances.
What happened?
Leyton Orient have a big gap to fill up top after Dom Ballard left to join Bristol City. The O's are targeting a League Two hotshot to replace him. Kabia and Ballard both showed the goals they can score last season. Most importantly, if Leyton Orient do land on the Grimsby Town man as their new striker, he is well equipped to make up for the goals lost.
Why it matters for Leyton Orient
There are similarities between their play styles too. Kabia is another highly mobile attacker who is willing to run off the defender's shoulder or carry the ball with a mazy run himself. Where the potential new signing adds to Orient is versatility. Kabia was used on the left-hand side by Grimsby Town to great effect last year, so there is the option for Richie Wellens to use him as more of a wide player if he wishes.
What comes next?
Although Kabia is 26, he has been somewhat of a late bloomer by emerging as a dangerous EFL forward in his mid 20s. There is scope for him to grow further, and that could see the O's make a big profit like they did on departed star Ballard. The post Leyton Orient in advanced talks to sign 24-goal star as Dom Ballard replacement appeared first on The72 - Football League News. As of now, Leyton Orient are 20th in League One, with 52 points from 46 games, and a goal difference of -12. They have scored 59 goals and conceded 71 this season. Their recent form is DLLDL, and their next fixture is against Wigan on August 22nd.
