Bradford sign Newcastle's Ashby & White on loan

Harrison Ashby wearing an orange bib and a training kit with 'QPR' written on the left shoulder Image source, Shutterstock
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Harrison Ashby played 29 Championship games for QPR last season

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Bradford City have signed Newcastle United pair Harrison Ashby and Joe White on loan until the end of the season.

Right wing-back Ashby, 24, spent last season on loan in the Championship with Queens Park Rangers.

Attacking midfielder White, 23, was on loan at Leyton Orient for the first half of this campaign where he featured in four League One matches.

"Joe is a player we have admired for a while and we believe his creativity will bring an added dimension to our team," said, external Bradford manager Graham Alexander.

"Harrison comes in with Championship experience and excellent quality."

Joe White in Newcastle United training kitImage source, Getty Images
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Joe White is Bradford's second signing of the winter transfer window

White, who made four substitute appearances in the Premier League for Eddie Howe's side in 2024, played all last season on loan at Milton Keynes Dons in League Two where he scored six goals in 35 games.

Ashby has not played a senior game for Newcastle since joining from West Ham United in 2023, where he had played in their Europa Conference League-winning campaign.

They join a Bradford side third in League One and chasing back-to-back promotions. They could make their debuts at home to leaders Cardiff City on Saturday (12:30 GMT).

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