Newcastle United statement confirms double January transfer swoop by EFL club
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Newcastle United latest news: Bradford City have confirmed the capture of two Newcastle United players.
Bradford City have confirmed the signing of Newcastle United midfielder Joe White and defender Harrison Ashby on loan deals until the end of the season.
White had spent the first-half of the season on-loan at Leyton Orient, but was recalled by the Magpies earlier this month after an injury-hit campaign at Brisbane Road that saw him make just six appearances in all competitions. The 23-year-old began the campaign in Richie Wellens’ first-team plans, but an injury at the end of August saw him drop out of the matchday squad and White was unable to regain his spot.
White’s only appearance in a matchday squad from September onwards came at the end of December when he was an unused substitute for Leyton Orient’s defeat against Luton Town. After briefly returning to his parent club, White will again head back to the third-tier of English football to join Bradford City.
The Bantams currently sit third in the League One table under manager Graham Alexander. Speaking about joining Alexander’s side, White said: “It is a great feeling, I am so happy to be here.
“It is such an amazing and massive club. Hopefully, I can bring my game to this team, which is doing very well at the moment.
“I spoke to Graham Alexander in the summer, and since then I have watched some of the games whilst I have been on loan in the first part of the season. I feel like I can really excel.”
Alexander added: “Joe is a player we have admired for a while and we believe his creativity will bring an added dimension to our team. His ability on the ball is excellent, and he is willing to work hard off the ball, which suits our style. He will fit in with our group well.”
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In an official statement released by the League One club, Bradford have confirmed that White will wear the number 30 shirt at Valley Parade and the midfielder could make his debut for his new loan club against Cardiff City at the weekend.
Second Newcastle United & Bradford City transfer confirmed
White will be joined by a familiar face in Bradford following confirmation from Newcastle United that Harrison Ashby has also moved on loan to the League One club. Ashby was reportedly on the verge of joining Championship side Stoke City on loan during the summer transfer window but a deal was not completed before the deadline.
Instead, he remained on Tyneside and has featured for the Under-21’s. Ashby was not named by Eddie Howe in his 25-man Premier League squad.
The former West Ham man joined Newcastle United back in 2023 but is yet to make a senior competitive appearance for the club. He has twice had loan spells in the Championship in recent years with his first taste of Championship action came in south Wales when he joined Swansea City for the 2023/24 campaign.
He made 16 appearances for the Swans that campaign before spending the 2024/25 season on-loan at QPR. Ashby would play 31 times for QPR in all competitions before returning to his parent club.