Newport hope new boy Ajiboye adds attacking edge

David Ajiboye is being tipped to make an attacking difference to Newport County – and help bring an end to their concerning form.

County have lost their last three games and have picked up just one win in their last 10 League Two outings.

The poor run has seen the Exiles slide to within six points of the bottom two, with boss Nelson Jardim expressing frustration after defeat at AFC Wimbledon earlier this month, when an impressive performance was not turned into points.

But Jardim hopes the loan signing of Peterborough winger Ajiboye will bring his team the boost they need.

Ajiboye has caught the eye against Newport in the past, and Jardim said: "He is someone we have followed and can definitely help us to improve our level.

"He brings a lot of skill and energy. We've progressed a lot since the beginning of the season but we're coming to a level and he will bring what we've probably been lacking in the last few games, which is being more effective in the final third and being more of a threat going forward.

"We have been here before – you cannot score six in a game and not have [the ability to score goals] – but look at the games against Walsall and Wimbledon, where we dominated but didn't get the goals. We needed that different player up front to give us a little bit more."

Ajiboye, 26, has more than 100 EFL appearances to his name, experience which should help a young Newport side.

Jardim added: "When you look at his numbers you don't believe he's only 26.

"He brings that experience of being exposed to different levels and the amount of games he's played.

"We have a number of very young players, many have played their first EFL games with us. He brings a different level of experience but is still a young boy with an opportunity to grow."