Oxford United have taken Southend midfielder Peggy Lokando on trial with a view to agreeing a loan deal for the former Arsenal trainee.

Lokando, 18, will play for Oxford in Saturday's friendly against Manchester United at the Kassam Stadium.

Southend's assistant boss Paul Brush told his club's website: "We want him at a club where he can get some games.

"If Oxford like what they see, we will see if we can come to an arrangement with regards to loaning him out."

Oxford have also allowed transfer-listed midfielder Eddie Hutchinson to take a two game trial at Cambridge United.