Dutch second-tier league Helmond Sport have inquired about the availability of Ghanaian defender Leeroy Owusu from Ajax Amsterdam, GHANAsoccernet.com has learnt.

The 19-year-old right-back who has been capped at U19 by the Netherlands has impressed Helmond manager Jan van Dijk and the tactician has moved to inquired about his availability for a winter move in January.

Owusu has excelled in his 9 outings for Jong Ajax this season including a 1-1 stalemate against Helmond in mid-August.

Helmond have set their sights on gaining promotion into the Eredivisie for next season and manager Dijk wants to augment his defence with a new blood and is keen on bringing in the Ghana.

Owusu is at Jong Ajax together with Ghanaian duo of Elton Acolatse and Terry Sanniez Lartey.