Ipswich Town midfielder Idris El Mizouni has joined Leyton Orient on loan for the rest of the season.

The one-cap Tunisia international has been on the fringes of the Ipswich side throughout the summer but was unlikely to see regular action in Suffolk, meaning another temporary switch was likely.

He has now joined Orient on loan for the season, potentially making his debut in the O's clash with Mansfield this weekend.

“It’s important for him and he’s definitely at the age where he’s done more than enough in his snippets here to show that he’s a good footballer," Town boss Kieran McKenna said. "But he needs a run of games and hopefully he’s going to get that now."

After completing his move, El Mizouni said: "I’m really happy and excited to get going, and can’t wait to play.

“I think it’s a good move for me, I’m 21 now and I want a full season under my belt. This will help me get better as a player, and hopefully, we can go up too, which is something I want to be part of.”

“I like the way the head coach (Richie Wellens) wants to play, training was very sharp today, and it’s been a really warm welcome to the club.”

Wellens, a former Town loanee, added: “He’s a good footballer, got a lot of attributes, can break the game up, and can pass the ball.

“The system we want to play, we need a No.4 that can cover distances, we think he’s a player that’s a bit unlucky with his playing time at Ipswich, but one thing we can promise him here, if he’s on it, is minutes, so we’re looking forward to working with him."

Meanwhile, midfielder Tommy Hughes could also be set for a loan move, with National League side Torquay a possible destination.

“Tommy is a player who has spent more time with the academy and has had a difficult time with injury over the last few years, but has made a big impression on us in training.

“He’s a great kid, a very good footballer and we’re looking at his pathway now.

“There’s nothing fully agreed yet but we’re looking and talking to him about his pathway and hopefully that might include a loan move and a chance to play some more regular games.”

McKenna was also asked about young striker Tyreece Simpson and the possibility of him coming back into the fold, should he not move on this summer.

Huddersfield are understood to be among the suitors for a player who handed in a transfer request, after ongoing contract talks did not result in an agreement.

“It’s not a situation I’ve been involved in lately and not one I want to comment on,” McKenna said.

“I think everyone spoke about it at the back end of last season, on what the situation was with Tyreece, and as far as I’m aware there’s been no changes to that and the club will update in due course.”