Harrison Ashby: Newcastle United complete £3m deal for West Ham ...

1 Feb 2023
Harrison Ashby

Newcastle United have completed the Deadline Day signing of West Ham defender Harrison Ashby.

Sky Sports News understands that the 21-year-old has moved to St James' Park for a £3m fee including add-ons.

Ashby completed a medical on Monday, with West Ham inserting a sell-on clause in the deal.

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The Scottish defender made seven appearances for West Ham's first team, but only one of those came in the Premier League.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: "Harrison is a very talented young player with a lot of potential so we are delighted to sign him.

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"He has very good attributes so we are looking forward to working with him in this exciting new chapter of his career."

Ashby, who has signed a long-term contract, added: "I could not be happier. I can't get the smile off my face and it's a proud day for me and my family.

"I'm buzzing to come to the game tonight, to meet the fans and to get a taste of the atmosphere.

"I wouldn't be here today without West Ham, so I thank all the coaches that I had from growing up to now, but I'm delighted to be here."

Will Ashby be part of Howe's first-team plans?

Sky Sports News' Keith Downie:

"Newcastle have completed the signing of Harrison Ashby of West Ham United.

Now, while Ashby wasn't too involved in West Ham's first team, Eddie Howe does see him as a first team player and he will be given opportunities here at St James Park moving forward."

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