NEWPORT County AFC have announced the signing of 21-year-old midfielder Charlie Cooper on a one-year loan from Forest Green Rovers.

Cooper, the son of Forest Green boss Mark and grandson of former England defender Terry, began his career at Championship side Birmingham City.

He had a successful loan spell at the New Lawn during the 2016-2017 season, helping Rovers to win promotion to the Football League for the first time in the club's history.

After his contract with Birmingham expired last summer, Cooper signed for Rovers on a two-year deal.

He made 31 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring one goal.

On finalising the deal, Cooper said: “After speaking to the manager, I just knew that this club was the right option for me.

“I think, in terms of how I want to play and how Newport plays, this will be a really good club for me to go to because it will allow me to express myself.

"The manager just wants you to have a right go, give everything you’ve got and then hopefully the club will get the rewards for that. That’s what I want to bring to this football club."

Exiles boss Michael Flynn said: “Charlie is a young, hungry, and tenacious player. He’s good technically and will fit in to the club’s philosophy.

“He’s at a very good age and already has a promotion under his belt as he contributed to Forest Green Rovers promotion to the Football League in 2017.”

FGR boss Mark Cooper said: “Charlie is a young lad, he’s still only 21 and we think this will be a really positive move for him and that he’ll be able to thrive at Rodney Parade.”

The transfer is subject to EFL and FA approval.

Cooper is Flynn's third signing of the summer and the third this week after the arrival of defender Fraser Franks and striker Jamille Matt.