Newport sign Norwich defender Warner

Newport County have signed Norwich City centre-back Jaden Warner on an 18-month deal.

Warner, 22, has been allowed to leave by Norwich, where his contract had been to expire at the end of the season.

Canaries academy product Warner leaves Carrow Road having made four senior appearances for the Championship club.

He has featured only once this season, in a League Cup win over Stevenage back in August, though he has been an unused substitute in two league games.

Warner made 10 League Two appearances during a loan spell at Notts County in the second half of last season.

"There was a lot of interest, but as soon as I had the phone call from Newport County, it was a no-brainer for me," said Warner, who was linked with Scottish Premiership side Hibernian earlier this month.

"It was the right time for me and it's a good step in my career to go out and play."

Warner becomes Newport's fourth permanent January signing, following goalkeeper Lewis Webb, full-back Tom Davies – who has since been ruled out for the season through injury - and versatile forward Josh Martin. Exiles boss Nelson Jardim has also welcomed winger David Ajiboye on loan from Peterborough United.