What Doncaster Rovers star Joseph Olowu said about signing a new contract

Olowu has been a standout performer when fit this term but is one of 11 Doncaster players out of contract at the end of the season.

Doncaster head coach Danny Schofield wants the 23-year-old to extend his two-year stay at the Eco-Power Stadium.

Asked if he wants to stay at the club, former Arsenal youngster Olowu told The Free Press: “Of course.

"I’m looking forward to continuing with the club this season. If further on, then further on, we keep going, so yeah.”

Injuries have restricted Olowu to 11 appearances in 22/23 but his most recent return to the side coincided with a run of three straight clean sheets, something Rovers hadn’t achieved in more than two years.

Discussing talks over a new contract, he said: “That’s something that’s between my agent and the club.

"I’m in a position where I just keep making sure I manage everything I can on the pitch and making sure I deal with myself first.

"I’ll let them deal with whatever’s off the pitch. I’ll leave it to the professionals, shall I say.”

Olowu initially joined Doncaster on a short-term deal in September 2021 following a successful trial.

That was extended for a further 18 months in December of that year.

The centre-half made 35 appearances in League One during his debut season.

Rovers are also in talks with captain Tom Anderson about a new contract, Schofield has confirmed.

The 29-year-old is another player whose deal expires this summer.