Sonny Perkins is among the players in the final year of his Leeds United contract. The striker has enhanced his reputation on loan at Leyton Orient this season.

Perkins has contributed to 10 goals in 28 appearances this term to boost the O's chances of securing a top-six finish. Speaking after Saturday's goalless draw at Peterborough United, Orient boss Richie Wellens revealed the club would like to sign Perkins on a permanent basis.

As reported by the Newham Recorder, Wellens said: “We are negotiating with a centre forward and a midfielder playing in the number 10 role. We also want to sign Sonny Perkins on a permanent basis."

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It will be interesting to see if the O's look to conclude a deal for Perkins in this current window. There is a fortnight left until the transfer market closes.

Perkins, who kicked off his career at West Ham United, has made four senior appearances in United colours. His only goal came in an FA Cup tie against Cardiff City over two years ago.

The 20-year-old has only found the back of the net four times this season. Wellens side sit in eighth position, three points off the play-off places but with a game in hand on sixth-placed Stockport County.

As well as Perkins, United also have Sam Byram, Junior Firpo and Josuha Guilavogui who are due to become free agents this summer. Loan players Joe Rothwell and Manor Solomon are also due to return to their parent clubs Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur respectively following the conclusion of the 2024/25 campaign.