MIDFIELDER Jack Karadogan has become the latest Newport County AFC prospect to make the short trip to Pontypridd United.

The 18-year-old, who signed a professional contract with the Exiles last summer, will spend the second half of the campaign on loan in the Cymru Premier.

Attacking midfielder Lewys Twamley and defender Joe Woodiwiss made the move to Ponty in the first half of the season.

The link-up allows County's up-and-coming players to train with the seniors but get match action in a good level in a league that helped shape first-teamers Priestley Farquharson, James Waite and Will Evans.

Karadogan, who was called up by Wales Under-18s last summer, has played for County in pre-season.

He was on the bench in last season's win at Carlisle United and the Carabao Cup defeat to Premier League Leicester in November but is yet to make his first team debut.

Karadogan trained with Ponty for the first time on Tuesday and will be in the mix for their game at Flint Town United and a first proper taste of senior football.

β€œI’m grateful for the opportunity to play for Pontypridd United and I can’t wait to get going,” said the midfielder from Cardiff.

Ponty are one point above the drop zone in the top tier of the Welsh pyramid after being promoted from Cymru South last season.