Tamworth sign League One striker on loan ahead of visit of Hartlepool United
Tamworth have completed the loan signing of Cardiff City striker Michael Reindorf ahead of Saturday's visit of Hartlepool United.
The 20-year-old, who spent the first half of the season on loan at League Two strugglers Newport County, scoring once in 22 appearances, joins on a deal until the end of the season.
Much like Pools, Tamworth have struggled for goals this season and lost top-scorer Manny Duku, who found the net six times in 25 games at The Lamb Ground, to title-chasing Rochdale last month. Indeed, the Staffordshire side have failed to score in any of their last three matches.
In a bid to solve their problems in front of goal, Lambs boss Andy Peaks has turned to Reindorf, who he said would provide "that extra spark in the final third". The young frontman spent time in the academies of West Ham, Leyton Orient and Norwich before sealing a permanent move to Cardiff in 2024. Since then, the youngster has made a handful of first team appearances for the Bluebirds while also spending time out on loan at Bristol Rovers, where he failed to score in four matches, and Newport.
The versatile frontman, who can operate through the middle or out wide, could be in line to make his National League debut on Saturday against a Pools side who have themselves endured some well-documented struggles in front of goal, scoring just 32 times in 30 games.
"We're really excited about what he brings," Tamworth boss Andy Peaks told the Lambs official club website.
"He's got real energy and flair; he gives us that extra spark in the final third. He's a player who wants to affect games, create chances and score goals - that's exactly the kind of threat you want up top."