Newport Keen on Cardiff City Players on loan

Justin Edinburgh keen to take Cardiff City players on loan

Newport County manager Justin Edinburgh hopes to tempt some of Cardiff City's players to join his side next season.

Edinburgh says he has a close relationship with the newly-promoted Premier League club and is confident he will be offered players on loan.

"That's certainly a possibility. I speak closely with Cardiff," he said.

"If they have players they feel would further their development in League Two, then I have no doubt they will give us first option on those players."

Curtis Osano Justin Edinburgh is close to agreeing terms with free agent Curtis Osano

Newport completed their third new signing of the close season last week with the capture of centre-back Harry Worley on a free transfer.

Former Chelsea trainee Worley, 24, joins Adam Chapman and Chris Zebroski in moving to Newport, who are preparing to return to the Football League for the first time since 1988.

Edinburgh feels he needs to add another two outfield players and a goalkeeper to his squad, one of whom could be Curtis Osano.

The 26-year-old right-back was released by AFC Wimbledon at the end of last season, having made 17 appearances for the League Two club.

Edinburgh, who worked with Osano while manager of Rushden & Diamonds, said: "Once I knew of Curtis' availability he was one I made contact with and have done during the summer.

"He's one of two or three we're trying to progress with. He's certainly a player that excites me and one I feel that would be a fantastic acquisition."

Edinburgh has invited four goalkeeper to train with the squad during pre-season, having recently released back-up goalkeepers Alan Julian and Joe Perry.

"We need another goalkeeper to give Lenny [Pidgeley] competition for that number one spot," he added.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23055595

I wouldn't give them players like Nugent, Ralls or Kiss as they deserve to be loaned to a higher division e.g. Championship. They could have players like Declan John, Oshilaja and Wharton though IMO.

I wouldn't give them players like Nugent, Ralls or Kiss as they deserve to be loaned to a higher division e.g. Championship. They could have players like Declan John, Oshilaja and Wharton though IMO.

I agree, its a perfect opportunity for both clubs. From our perspective, they will be close to Cardiff as this would mean the players would be easier to monitor and analyse their performances. Whereas Newport will have access to a strong academy and development team.

I agree with you; I can only see players like Wharton, Harris and Declan John going to league 2; even though they're bright prospects, they haven't got football league experience, and league 2 would be perfect for them to develop and learn.

Enjoy yourself Rudy.

Enjoy yourself Rudy.

Actually, I would like to see that happen, as (a) it will help keep our players (including Rudy ) fit rather than playing meaningless games in the 'Development' team, and (b) it would help County and I would like to see the Phoenix rise further out of the flames

Enjoy yourself Rudy.

I actually found this funny Barry. Fair play. You can be a happy fella instead of a misery if you try.

Enjoy yourself Rudy.

to be fair, this is funny!"!

Enjoy yourself Rudy.

I wouldn't give them lot a virus