Former Carlisle United midfielder Dean Furman has linked up with a National League club on trial.

The South Africa international made an appearance for Altrincham at the weekend.

Furman played in a 3-1 win against Huddersfield Town B.

Altrincham have not named Furman as one of their trialists but the midfield man appeared in photos published by the club on social media - pictured fourth from left on the below tweet.

The 33-year-old, who was released by Carlisle at the end of last season, recently had a pre-season spell with his former club Oldham.

But boss Keith Curle said the experienced player had turned down a deal at Boundary Park.

He is subsequently understood to have been with Wrexham during pre-season.

Furman made 20 appearances for the Cumbrians in the 2020/21 campaign. Altrincham, who finished 17th in non-league's top tier last season, start their National League campaign with a trip to Torquay this weekend.