Manchester United is planning to rebuild their scouting department under the leadership of incoming director of football, Dan Ashworth. Sources have revealed that Sam Jewell, currently the head of recruitment at Brighton, is the frontrunner to head the new structure.
The club is currently in talks with Newcastle United to secure the release of Ashworth from his sporting director contract. If a swift resolution is reached, the 52-year-old may be granted permission to move to Old Trafford in the coming days, although he will likely serve a period of gardening leave before assuming his new role.
