'Aggressive' Edmondson fits the bill for Curle and Cobblers as Leeds youngster joins on loan

Manager Keith Curle believes new signing Ryan Edmondson has all the attributes to fit right in at the Cobblers.

The 19-year-old striker has joined Town on loan for the rest of the season from Premier League side Leeds United.

It is not the first time Curle has tried to sign Edmondson, and he will be hoping he can make a big difference in Town's fight for survival at the bottom of League One.

"Ryan has a lot of excellent attributes and I am really pleased we are able to bring him to the club," said Curle. "He is a mobile, hard-working, aggressive centre forward.

"He has a hunger and a desire to score goals and he is capable of scoring different types of goals. Beyond that, he is someone who can link play well, he also has an excellent work ethic and is someone willing to go the extra mile for the team.

"He is a player we spotted a while ago and have tracked for some time, we tried to sign him in the last transfer window and I am delighted we have been able to secure his signature now.

"It is also pleasing that Leeds United have seen how we help to develop young players and are happy to allow Ryan to join us at this stage of his career."