West Ham Academy defender Michael Forbes is joining Colchester United on loan, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee.

The 20 year old Northern Ireland international, who saw a loan at Bristol Rovers cut short due to injury, will now join up with Hammers fan and manager of Colchester Danny Cowley.

Ex, who reported the news exclusively on The West Ham Way Patreon, has advised that Forbes will head to Colchester when he is fully fit.

“Academy defender Michael Forbes has moved to Colchester United on loan until the end of the season,” stated our club insider. “The defender returned on loan following a spell at Bristol Rovers with an injury.

“The Northern Irish international is still recovering from an injury but will join up with the Essex side when he has fully recovered and complete the season there.”

Ex will keep fans up to date on all transfer news, as the club look to strengthen ahead of the January transfer close next Monday.