Your evening Premier League headlines for Monday, June 6.
Ashworth officially joins Newcastle
Dan Ashworth has officially joined Newcastle United as sporting director after being given Premier League approval.
The 51-year-old left his former role at Brighton in February and was able to join the Magpies once a compensation package was agreed last week. And Ashworth spoke to nufc.co.uk about his excitement at getting straight to work ahead of a very busy transfer window.
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"Newcastle United is an incredible football club and I’m delighted to be joining at this very exciting time.” Ashworth said. “Each time I’ve been to St. James’ Park in the past, I have been reminded of the club's long history and the unrivalled passion of its fan base.
“It is a huge football club with great potential, and I am incredibly positive about what we can collectively achieve. I’m excited to start work immediately and look forward to being part of a team that is helping the club to grow and achieve long-term success."
James Milner signs one-year extension at Anfield
Former Magpie James Milner has today signed a one-year contract extension at Liverpool with significantly reduced personal terms reported.
The 36-year-old is understood to have had one offer from a Premier League club and two more from overseas, but decided to remain on Merseyside where he made 39 appearances last season.
Milner tweeted: “Couldn’t be happier to extend my stay with this incredible club for another year. Playing football is a privilege and even more so here. Thanks for the support, will do my best to repay it”
Milner will remain at Liverpool until at least the summer of 2023.
Spurs lead race for Djed Spence
Tottenham Hotspur are currently leading the race to sign Middlesbrough right-back Djed Spence amid interest from the likes of Brentford, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest.
The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Forest where he played a pivotal role in the club’s promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs, with two goals and five assists in 42 Championship games.
And according to the Express , Spurs are closing in on the £15million man ahead of their rivals, with the allure of European football the likely difference maker.
