Alfie Harrison joined Newcastle United from Manchester City in January 2024.

Alfie Harrison has trained with Newcastle United’s first team this week, despite preparing to leave this summer.

There was much excitement when the forward joined from Manchester City in January 2024 but two-and-a-half years on, he is yet to make a competitive first-team appearance.

Harrison has appeared in a handful of pre-season friendlies in the last two summers, including against Atletico Madrid in the Sela Cup last August, but outside of that has regularly featured for under-21s.

The 20-year-old is out of contract this summer and is therefore expected to leave, with clubs in the EFL and Scotland set to register their interest.

Departing Newcastle United star spotted in training

But until then, Harrison has gone about his business normally at Newcastle and in the build-up to Sunday’s Premier League clash at home to West Ham United was pictured in first-team training.

Harrison was spotted in the background of photos uploaded to Instagram by Joe Willock and Kieran Trippier.

Newcastle United confirm Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth exits

Newcastle have announced both Trippier and Emil Krafth will leave when their respective contract expire this summer but haven’t commented on Harrison or other under-21s players’ futures.

Trippier’s departure was made public last month while Krafth’s exit was confirmed over the weekend.

In a club statement, Howe said: "Emil has embodied what it means to be a Newcastle United player on and off the pitch. He's been a brilliant servant to the club and he absolutely deserves the send-off that I know he'll get at St. James' Park this weekend.

"Emil can be really proud of everything he has achieved here. He's been a big part of our success over the last few seasons and although he's been unfortunate with injury of late, he's played a valuable role behind the scenes with his positive mentality and outstanding professionalism.

"I can only speak highly of Emil as a player and a person, and I speak on behalf of all the backroom staff in thanking him for his commitment and wishing him the very best of luck in whatever comes next."

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