NEWPORT County AFC defender Kieran Parselle has joined Salisbury on a six-­month loan deal.

A statement from the Exiles reads: "The club can confirm that defender Kieran Parselle has joined Evo-­Stik Southern League Division One side Salisbury FC on loan until the end of January.

"The 19-year-­old academy graduate was heavily involved with the first-­team last season, after making his debut in our League Cup fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

"The defender joins Salisbury ahead of their fixture against Evesham United this weekend.

"The club would like to wish Kieran all the best during his loan spell."