Exclusive: “Ashby Won’t Sign New Deal”

Exclusive By Gonzo

A West Ham insider has exclusively revealed to Claret & Hugh this afternoon, that Harrison Ashby is soon to depart The London Stadium. A top source at the club commented, “Harrison won’t sign a new deal, and he’ll leave in the summer on a Bosman”.

The Athletic and Sky Sports Darmesh Sheth are also reporting that a deal between The Hammers and Newcastle has been agreed. A fee in the region of £3 million is believed to be supplemented by various add-ons and bonuses.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has been chasing the highly rated wing-back for the last 12 months, and it is understood they share the same agent.

Harrison Ashby

The Scotland under 21 international is set to undergo a medical on Monday morning, with his contract yet to be finalised.

The Magpies have been looking for a full-back to provide competition to Kieran Trippier, who signed an extended contract last week.

The departure is the latest in a long line of players who have departed the West Ham academy during the last 12 months.

It is understood that Ashby has been frustrated by the lack of playing opportunity and pathway to the first team and West Ham.