Newcastle United new boy Harrison Ashby admits Eddie Howe was a big part of his decision to join the club after watching a host of players improve under the Magpies boss in recent months.
Ashby became Newcastle's second January signing on Tuesday, penning a long-term deal after opting to leave West Ham United. The right-back, 21, admits he almost joined in the summer but the Hammers managed to persuade him against leaving at the start of the season.
Ashby's interest in Newcastle never faded as he continued to hope for a switch up north to materialise. Now he is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Joelinton, Miguel Almiron, Emil Krafth and Sean Longstaff by raising him game under Howe's stewardship.
