Newcastle United have set their sights on West Ham’s younger defender Harrison Ashby and can pursue the participant within the January switch window.
That’s in keeping with the Daily Mail, which additionally confirmed that the Magpies have been pushing to signal Ashby over the summer time earlier than a deal didn’t materialise.
Eddie Howe will now work to lastly oversee a deal for the 20-year-old, who has already made a number of senior appearances for the Irons.
Newcastle’s type might entice Ashby
The teenager could also be extra drawn to the challenge at Newcastle given their exceptional type this season. This time final yr, the membership appeared set to be relegated from the division, now they’re fourth-placed within the league desk and above the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool.
Ashby would rival the in-form Kieran Trippier for the right-back place however could also be awarded extra probabilities to show himself within the first staff. David Moyes, nonetheless, is probably going reluctant to let the younger prospect go away.
