Man Utd trials for Arsenal defender Joseph Olowu

By our reporter On Aug 7, 2021 0

Manchester United have handed trials to released Arsenal defender Joseph Olowu – and he’s already seen action.

Olowu was named in United’s starting XI for their pre-season friendly against non-league side Kidderminster on Friday evening.

United deployed an Under-23 team and they secured a 2-2 draw at Aggborough Stadium in front of more than 3,000 fans.

Olowu made more than 30 appearances for Arsenal’s U23 team before his release and has also spent time on loan at Cork City and Wealdstone.

United in Focus reports United are believed to be interested in the 22 year-old as they need to bolster their defensive U23 options.

United had the second worst defensive record in the U23 league last season and often lacked numbers at the back.

The English giants have already loaned out two centre-backs: Will Fish, 18, to non-league Stockport and Di’Shon Bernard, 20, to Championship Hull.