Dan Ashworth is aware of a 'Rolls Royce' talent at Peterborough United after negotiating a deadline-day deal for Kell Watts. That is according to Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony, who claims Newcastle United's sporting director has been aware of the unnamed rising star since his time at Brighton.
Peterborough secured a loan move for Watts on Thursday, despite the defender's knee injury which is expected to rule him out of action for a further month. The 22-year-old was involved in Eddie Howe's first-team squad over pre-season, but was forced to undergo an operation which will likely keep him out of action until October at the earliest.
MacAnthony insists Watts was the first-choice pick for Posh boss Grant McCann, with the loanee impressing with League One champions Wigan Athletic last term. The Peterborough chairman then went on to reveal a conversation between Ashworth and director of football Barry Fry, during which the topic of an 'unbelievable' player came under discussion.
