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Wright is the second goalkeeper to arrive at Rodney Parade this summer, with ex-Northampton Town stopper Nik Tzanev<\/a> due to complete his move to Wales following international duty with New Zealand.<\/p>\n A former Nottingham Forest trainee, 6ft 5in Wright made his EFL breakthrough at Lincoln, playing 32 times for the Imps before moving to Grimsby.<\/a><\/p>\n But he was made available for transfer<\/a> with a year remaining on his contract, opening the door for a move to Newport.<\/p>\n The Exiles had been keen to add to their goalkeeping options after long-serving stopper Nick Townsend departed after seven years<\/a>, turning down a new contract to sign for National League Eastleigh.<\/p>\n Newport have made significant progress in their summer recruitment, including the signing of Wales midfielder Matt Smith after his departure from Scottish outfit St Johnstone.<\/p>\n As well as Tzanev, Newport have brought in Barrow striker Ged Garner, Haverfordwest County centre-back Lee Jenkins and Michael Reindorf on loan from Cardiff City, while defender James Clarke has signed a new deal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n