Nelson Jardim is confident Newport County will extend Kyle Hudlin’s loan deal from Huddersfield Town until the end of the season.
The striker joined the Exiles from the Terriers on transfer deadline day in August on a short-term deal until January.
But head coach Jardim expects the towering frontman to remain at Rodney Parade for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign.
“Everything is agreed, I don’t know if the pen has been put to paper yet,” he said after his side’s 2-0 loss to League Two leaders Walsall.
“It’s a process that is ongoing, but from my end, I made it clear that I would like to have him here.
“I think the player made it clear that he wants to be here and the clubs are talking.
“But I think everything is going in a good direction.”
In addition to keeping hold of Hudlin – who has scored four goals in League Two this season – Jardim expects to bring in “one or two” additional players during the winter window.
“You can have a busy January and nothing happens,” added Jardim.
“I think January, you have to be very careful and aware, you really need to know what you need and want.
“It has to be the right character, the right player and the right fit. If we don’t find that, there’s not going to be any changes.
“I expect one or two (signings), obviously, but busy, definitely. If anything will happen, I don’t know.”