Newport had 'no contact' from FAW over Euro qualification proposal

Nelson Jardim says Newport County have not been contacted by the Football Association of Wales (FAW) about proposals that could see Wales’ EFL clubs have the chance to secure European football via a Welsh cup competition.

Cardiff City, Swansea City, Wrexham and Newport County are currently only able to qualify for European competitions via the Premier League, FA Cup or EFL Cup.

The new proposal – titled Prosiect Cymru – has been made to Uefa, the Football Association, Premier League and clubs in the Cymru Premier.

But Exiles boss Jardim says his side have received no contact from the FAW about the potential route to European football.

"I've seen that in the news, but the only thing I can say is that the club hasn't been contacted by the FAW about that," he told BBC Radio Wales.

"I haven't got an opinion about that, I'm just focused on developing the players and the team."

Jardim's side sit ninth in League Two following their 3-1 win over Salford City at Rodney Parade on Tuesday.