Harrison Ashby could be best served seeking a loan move this summer due to his difficult start to life at Newcastle United. That is the view of Magpies legend Warren Barton, who has urged the right-back earmarked as Kieran Trippier's potential 'successor' to stay patient.
Newcastle revisited their summer interest in Ashby and landed the West Ham prospect on deadline day in a £3 million move. The 21-year-old was unveiled alongside fellow January recruit Anthony Gordon at St James' Park at half-time of the Magpies' Carabao Cup semi-final second leg victory over Southampton.
However, Ashby is yet to make his senior debut for Newcastle, with the full-back suffering a hamstring injury shortly after his arrival, while the Magpies have also been linked with a move for Southampton full-back Tino Livramento. The defender made two appearances for the under-21s following his recovery, and was an unused first-team substitute for the final two Premier League fixtures as Eddie Howe's side booked their place in the Champions League.
