Lloyd signs Swans deal and joins Newport on loan

Local lad Ben Lloyd played - and scored - for Swansea's senior side in a pre-season friendly at Forest Green when he was aged just 16 in 2021

Ben Lloyd has joined Newport County on loan until January and agreed a one-year extension to his Swansea City contract.

Attacking midfielder Lloyd's previous Swansea deal was due to expire at the end of the 2025-26 season, but he is now tied to the Championship club until the summer of 2027.

Academy product Lloyd, 20, has signed for Newport having already spent time training with David Hughes' squad.

"He'll bring us good balance in midfield. He's versatile so he can play further forward and in the pockets," said Exiles manager Hughes.

Swansea hope Lloyd will get the chance to play regular first-team football with the League Two club.

Lloyd also had a stint training at Cheltenham Town this summer.

"It's a great feeling to get the deal over the line," said Lloyd, who joined Swansea as a 12-year-old.

"Ever since I've arrived, everything has been so positive with the gaffer and the boys. I feel like I've settled in really quickly and I can't wait for the season to start."

The Wales Under-21 international made his senior debut as a late substitute in Swansea's win over Queens Park Rangers last December and also came off the bench as Alan Sheehan's side drew with Oxford United on the final day of last season.

"Ben is a talented young player who enjoyed an excellent 2024-25 campaign," said Swansea director of football Richard Montague.

"We believe the chance to gain further EFL experience will be of great benefit to his development, as it was for Cameron Congreve and Joel Cotterill last season."