EXCLUSIVE: Harrison Ashby unhappy over Newcastle pursuit of Tino Livramento with player now reportedly regretting decision to join Magpies following lack of opportunities under Eddie Howe
Newcastle United star Harrison Ashby is reportedly unhappy and regretting his decision to leave West Ham for Newcastle following reports that the Tyneside club are now in advanced talks over the signing of Southampton right back Tino Livramento.
Harrison Ashby joined Newcastle United on deadline day in January after finding chances difficult to come by at West Ham United.
The swashbuckling right-back impressed with his pace and crossing ability when given chances in the Hammers first team by David Moyes.
Those chances were too few and far between for the 21-year-old’s liking, though, and he made it clear he would not be signing a new deal with West Ham in the summer.
With his deal set to expire this summer and the player refusing to sign a new contract, West Ham looked to salvage something from the time and effort the club put into Ashby’s development by getting around £3m from Newcastle for the defender (BBC Sport).
Fast forward to six months later and the player is reportedly frustrated at Newcastle following a lack of major opportunities while there is now set to be increased competition in the righ back position with the Magpies now closing in on the signing of Southampton fullback Tino Livramento.
According to The Telegraph’s John Percy and Luke Edwards, Newcastle are in advanced talks to sign the brilliant England right-back for £15m.
The 20-year-old ex Chelsea academy product is one of the most highly rated young stars in the country. Reports even claim Howe believes Livramento could displace Kieran Trippier at right-back for the Geordies.
So that will push Ashby even further down the pecking order. The move suggests that if Howe been suitably impressed by the man he signed from West Ham, who turns 22 later this year. Why else would he be going out and spending £15m on an even younger right-back?
With reports abound that West Ham are looking to offload Ben Johnson and Vladimir Coufal not getting any younger, Ashby could have found himself very much part of West Ham’s first team squad next season.
Instead he is now risking fading into obscurity with Livramento highly-rated at England level too, particularly by manager Gareth Southgate.
