In exciting news for Manchester United fans, the club is reportedly closing in on the appointment of Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director, as per sources from ESPN. Although currently under contract at Newcastle, Ashworth is said to be United's top target for the role, with a growing confidence that he will soon be appointed.
While Newcastle is keen to retain the services of the 52-year-old, there is a sense of concern that Ashworth has already made up his mind to move to Old Trafford. Should the deal go through, Ashworth would be the second major appointment at Manchester United since Sir Jim Ratcliffe agreed to purchase a 25% stake in the club. This comes after the recent hiring of Omar Berrada as chief executive, who had previously worked with Manchester City and is expected to assume his new role in the coming months.
