Newcastle United supporters have welcomed the latest exciting young addition to the squad after the club confirmed the deadline-day deal for Harrison Ashby. The West Ham prospect has signed a long-term contract at St James' Park after turning down a contract extension with the Hammers.
Ashby made seven first-team appearances with West Ham, including two in this season's Europa Conference League. The 21-year-old is expected to provide cover for Kieran Trippier and compete with Emil Krafth and Javier Manquillo in the right-back spot.
David Moyes confirmed the deal was imminent on Monday night, and admitted the Hammers had been unsuccessful in their attempts to convince the full-back to sign a new contract beyond this summer. Newcastle had made an approach in the summer, and Eddie Howe has now landed the rising star for an undisclosed fee.
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Trippier recently extended his own contract with Newcastle until the summer of 2025, with Ashby tipped to serve as the veteran full-back's long-term successor. Here is how Magpies supporters reacted to the announcement of the deadline-day deal.
@bethmann99: "Learning from Trippier…he’s gonna be the best RB in the world!!"
@ronnieallan171: "Another great addition to this young squad. In EDDIE HOWE we trust"
@Rea_ctor: "Stealing youth left, right and centre. Keep it coming."
@GingerPirlo_: "Mini-Tripps. Welcome."
@Chadwick_10: "Good first interview as well boy. Hard work and dedication and we're going support you till the end"
@__Mark__9: "Welcome to Newcastle United Harrison, I hope you've got a black & white scarf to wave tonight"
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