Charlie McNeill says Newport manager Graham Coughlan played a key role in convincing him to join the League Two side on loan.
The 19-year-old officially completed his move until the end of the season on deadline day, with the move subject to EFL approval and international clearance.
The Manchester Evening News revealed on Monday that the Manchester United striker had agreed to join Newport until the end of the season, despite having offers from higher up the English football pyramid.