Newcastle have opened talks with West Ham today for fullback Harrison Ashby.

Ashby, 20, has been tipped for a bright future after impressing under Hammers boss David Moyes.

Ashby's contract at West Ham was set to expire this summer but the club activated the one-year option as they are reluctant to let their starlet leave.

Newcastle have moved for the defender after seeing Emil Krafth, who has suffered an ACL injury.

The Swedish fullback was forced off on a stretcher during Newcastle's win over Tranmere Rovers in the Carabao Cup. last week