Newcastle ‘won’t stand in the way’ of Ashworth as Man Utd claim made
Manchester United are considering appointing Newcastle United director Dan Ashworth as part of a rebuild behind the scenes at Old Trafford.
Manchester United are considering appointing Newcastle United director Dan Ashworth as part of a rebuild at Old Trafford.
With a recent 25% takeover, wholesale changes are set to take place behind the scenes at Manchester United.
Ashworth has done a superb job at Newcastle and Manchester United are reportedly keen on bringing him to Old Trafford.
Manchester United are reportedly considering appointing Newcastle United director Dan Ashworth as part of a rebuild at Old Trafford, and journalist Ben Jacobs has now provided an internal update on the situation to GIVEMESPORT.
With a 25% takeover from Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently confirmed, wholesale changes are set to take place behind the scenes. Ratcliffe is looking to revamp how the Manchester club is run and appointing new members of staff in the boardroom is likely to be in the pipeline. Some alterations have already taken place, and Ashworth could be someone who arrives through the door in the near future.
The former Brighton & Hove Albion chief has done a superb job in helping guide Newcastle since the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund took over at St James’ Park, and Manchester United are now reportedly keen on bringing him to Old Trafford.
Dan Ashworth a target for United
Chief executive Richard Arnold, who has dedicated 16 years to Old Trafford, was the first person to head through the exit door as part of a change in direction for United. There are indications that John Murtough may also exit, as the Daily Star reports that he is likely to be the next key figure relieved of his duties.
With the Glazers spending a hefty amount of money on players who have ultimately failed to deliver since their respective moves to Old Trafford, Ratcliffe will undoubtedly be keen to alter their transfer strategy going forward. Appointing someone like Ashworth could be key in implementing any changes, and INEOS are said to appreciate the Newcastle chief, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, in a conversation with GIVEMESPORT.
It’s understood that United want to appoint both Paul Mitchell and Ashworth to overhaul their current transfer dealings. Although Ashworth hasn’t been with the Magpies for too long, the attraction of joining a club the size of the Manchester outfit might be too big to turn down. With the January transfer window now in full flow, United might be hoping to get something over the line in the coming days or weeks in order to take advantage of the transfer market before the end of the month.
