United add Oli Ewing as fifth summer recruit

Scunthorpe United is delighted to announce the acquisition of midfield maestro Oliver Ewing following his departure from EFL Championship side Leicester City.

The 22-year-old caught the eye of Andy Butler during his loan spell with National League North outfit Buxton FC last campaign and was made an immediate target for the Iron following the conclusion of his contract with the Foxes. The versatile midfielder made 19 appearances from February onwards when he joined the Bucks and, in that time, scored three goals including a goal of the month for his thunderous strike against South Shields.

After coming through the ranks of the Fulham academy, the Welsh youth international made the switch to Leicester in 2019 and proceeded to become a consistent performer for the Foxes development side, Making ten appearances in the Premier League 2 prior to his switch to men’s football.

Following his arrival, Ewing said: "I'm really happy to get started. I've met the gaffer and the lads and there's a good feel around the place. It's a massive club, and I'm here to help the club try and get back to where it belongs.

"In men's football, you have to win games, and I got that from my time at Buxton last year. That's what I want to do, and hopefully I can carry that on with this club. I always give 100 per cent. I'm a technical player, I like to get on the ball, create chances and score goals. Hopefully I can excite the fans, and win games."