December 22nd 2023.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are close to securing their £1.3billion investment to acquire 25 per cent of Manchester United with overhauling the club’s recruitment department thought to be one of his top priorities. As a result, speculation has swirled around the potential hiring of Newcastle United's sporting director Dan Ashworth to Old Trafford.
Eddie Howe, Newcastle United's manager, spoke about the rumours at a press conference on Friday. He said he had spoken to Ashworth, but not about the potential move. He added that he had no doubt that Ashworth was committed to the long-term project at Newcastle. Howe praised Ashworth's work at the club, saying he was hugely important and had been a calming influence behind the scenes.
Manchester United are looking to make changes to their recruitment department after a lack of success over the last 10 years. John Murtough, United’s current head of football, could take up a new role with INEOS officials eager to appoint their own team at board level. Jean-Claude Blanc, the former Juventus and PSG executive, is expected to replace Richard Arnold as CEO.
Ashworth has been identified as a top target at Old Trafford, and reports this week suggest he is increasingly likely to join the Red Devils. With Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS close to securing their investment in Manchester United, it will be interesting to see how the club's recruitment department evolves.
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