Swansea City welcomes Harrison Ashby on season-long loan from Newcastle United

Swansea City has secured a season-long loan for Newcastle United's Harrison Ashby.

The 21-year-old defender, a Scottish underage international, has joined the Swans for the 2023-24 season and is expected to make his debut in the Championship opener against Birmingham City on Saturday, once his international clearance comes through.

This move marks the sixth signing of the summer transfer window for Swansea City, who have already welcomed Josh Ginnelly, Josh Key, Jerry Yates, Carl Rushworth, and Mykola Kuharevich to their ranks.

Ashby, who started his career at Chelsea's youth ranks before a 12-year stint at West Ham, will sport the number 30 jersey for the Swans.

During his time at West Ham, he made his senior debut against Charlton in the Carabao Cup in September 2020.

Further appearances included a Premier League debut against Arsenal and a Europa League game against Dinamo Zagreb.

He moved to Newcastle United in January 2023. Michael Duff, the Swans head coach, revealed the positive character reference he received about Ashby from Kieran Trippier.

"Harrison is a good player. I know Newcastle have spent a lot of money, but Dan Ashworth (Newcastle sporting director) does not sign bad players," Duff stated.

He further added, “I also know Kieran Trippier really well. He was really positive in terms of the character reference he gave me."

"I was keen to get it done for Harrison to join me at my last club. We think he is a really good player and a powerful player. First and foremost he is a good defender, but one who can also get in the final third and deliver good crosses too. He wants to get out there, and play lots of games.”