February 16th 2024.
Gary Neville is feeling optimistic about Manchester United's upcoming decision to appoint Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director. According to Neville, Ashworth will prioritize finding out why Declan Rice chose to reject a move to Old Trafford.
The club's revolution, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is gaining momentum and the addition of Ashworth, who has a successful track record at clubs like Newcastle and Brighton, will surely strengthen United's recruitment team. In the past, United have made costly mistakes in their player signings, but with Ashworth on board, Neville believes that is about to change.
Apart from analyzing the reasoning behind signing players like Antony, whose performances have not lived up to his expensive price tag, Neville is convinced that Ashworth will also look into Rice's decision to join Arsenal. The former West Ham captain was a target for United, but by the time he decided to leave, the club was not in a position to compete for his signature.
Neville shared his thoughts with his fellow Overlap panelists, stating that Ashworth will thoroughly review the analysis and reports on players that have been signed in the past few years. He will also look into who approved these signings, as well as the club's missed opportunities, such as losing out on players like Luis Díaz to Liverpool and Rice to Arsenal.
According to Neville, United had a history of signing the best players in England, regardless of which club they belonged to. However, in recent years, that has not been the case. With Ashworth's attention to detail, Neville is confident that he will thoroughly assess the current staff and make necessary changes.
It has been ten years since United had a sporting director, and Neville believes that it's about time for a change. He also acknowledges that the current structure, with a manager and Ed Woodward, who has a background in banking and finance, is not ideal for the club's needs.
In conclusion, Neville is hopeful that Ashworth's appointment will bring about positive changes for the club. However, only time will tell if these changes will lead to success. But one thing is for sure, Ashworth's attention to detail and thorough approach will make a significant impact at Old Trafford.
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