Wolves talent spotted on Arsenal trial | OneFootball

Wolves youngster Lennon Patterson appears to be holding a trial with Arsenal, with fans identifying the player in first-team training photos this week.

Photo via Wolves Academy on Twitter

Jeorge Bird of Arsenal Youth spotted a triallist appearing to train with the Arsenal first team earlier this week, revealing that the player had been with the Gunners’ senior squad a few times recently.

Fans then identified the pictured player as Wolves teenager Lennon Patterson, who operates as a left-back or left-wing-back.

It wouldn’t be a surprise if Patterson was on a trial with Arsenal, with the 17-year-old already having played for Brighton on another trial in October. It seems he’s set for a move away from Wolves, and it’s just a matter of finding the right club.

Photo via Arsenal.com

Before his trial appearance for Brighton, Patterson had made around 30 appearances for Wolves’ u18s, dating back to his debut at that level in April 2022.

But the defender is still waiting for his first chance with the Wolves u21s two -and-a-half years later, which is perhaps part of the reason why he’s now looking to move on.

The fact Patterson is involved with the Arsenal first team is a positive sign for him, rather than simply holding a trial with the Gunners’ u18s or u21 sides. Though it would be difficult to train with the u18s right now, as they’re on their winter break.

Photo via Arsenal.com

It’s not unusual for youth players to hold trials at multiple clubs before making a decision on their future, so there are no guarantees Arsenal become Patterson’s next club. But Brayden Clarke made the same switch from Wolves earlier this year, so it wouldn’t be the first time.