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

Source: BBC January 20, 2026 20:38 UTC