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FLW's Leyton Orient fan pundit has given his verdict on the club's interest in Josh Keeley summer deal

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Leyton Orient are keen on keeping Josh Keeley at the club following his heroic performances while on loan at the club from Tottenham Hotspur.

According to Alan Nixon, the O’s are keen on finding a solution to keep the goalkeeper in the side next season, regardless of what division they’ll be in.

The 20-year-old played a key role in their run to the play-off final, including saving a penalty in their semi-final shootout triumph over Stockport County.

Keeley’s performances this season have also earned him a call-up to the Ireland national team ahead of this summer’s June friendlies.

Josh Keeley deal is vital for Leyton Orient

When asked about Keeley potentially coming back next season, FLW’s Leyton Orient fan pundit Alex Rose claimed it would be the best bit of business they could do all summer.

He praised the goalkeeper as possibly the best shot-stopper in League One this year, and believes that he has all the tools to become a top goalkeeper.

“That will probably be the best bit of business that we could do this summer, regardless of what league we’re in next season,” Rose told Football League World.

“The last three years we’ve had different goalkeepers, and we haven’t had any continuity among the backline.

“Josh has come in around October, November time and has been absolutely amazing.

“I think he’s kept 17 or 18 clean sheets, he’s won three penalty shootouts, he even scored a goal and he’s only 20-years-old.

“He’s Just had his first senior call-up [for Ireland], and that would be the best bit of business that we could do.

“He’s arguably the best shot-stopper in the league, got brilliant distribution, seems a great character.

“He does need to develop, I think physically he needs to get a bit bigger but that will come with age.

“For a 20-year-old goalkeeper, he’s been absolutely fantastic.

“That would probably be the best bit of business that we could do this summer, hopefully it’s on a permanent, but if it’s another year loan then he’s basically been our player for two years and I’d be very happy with that.”

Leyton Orient will play Charlton Athletic at Wembley Stadium on 25 May for a place in the Championship next season.

Keeley deal would be great business for Leyton Orient

While it remains unclear whether a permanent deal for Keeley is feasible, especially if the club remains in League One, another loan move would still be great business.

The youngster has proven a valuable addition to the team, playing a key role in their run to the play-off final.

It’s no surprise that Richie Wellens would be keen to keep him in the squad, as he is someone that has the potential to keep improving.