Manchester United defender Habeeb Ogunneye is joining Newport County on a season-long loan. The 19-year-old spent last season playing for the Under-21s and will now get a first taste of senior football. The defender was selected to train with Ineos-owned FC Lausanne Sport in October. Ogunneye trained with Lausanne's first-team and will now get the chance to play in League Two. Erik ten Hag named Ogunneye in United's squad in the Premier League for seven games near the end of the 2023/2024 season, but he was named in a senior squad just once last season. Ogunneye has been identified as someone who will benefit from a loan. United have a strong relationship with Newport County after Charlie McNeill was sent to the Welsh club in 2023. --- Here at the Manchester Evening News, we're dedicated to bringing you the best Manchester United coverage and analysis. Make sure you don't miss out on the latest United news by joining our free WhatsApp group. You can get all the breaking news and best analysis sent straight to your phone by clicking here to subscribe. You can also subscribe to our free newsletter service. Click here to be sent all the day's biggest stories. And finally, if you'd rather listen to our expert analysis then make sure to check out our Manchester is Red podcast, featuring The Samuel Luckhurst Show and The Midweek Debate. Our shows are available on all podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts , and you can also watch along on YouTube .