February 14th 2024.
In a surprising turn of events, it seems that Dan Ashworth is on the verge of leaving his current position at Newcastle United to join the ranks of Manchester United. The Red Devils are reportedly willing to pay a hefty compensation fee in order to secure Ashworth's services, as they see him as the perfect candidate for the role of Sporting Director.
After careful consideration, Ashworth has made the decision to leave Newcastle and take on the challenge of becoming the first ever Sporting Director at Old Trafford. This move was not only influenced by the interest shown by INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, but also by Ashworth's existing relationship with Sir Dave Brailsford.
Despite Newcastle's attempts to convince Ashworth to stay, it seems that their efforts were in vain. The Daily Mail reports that an agreement between United and Newcastle is expected to be reached as early as next week, although it will come at a considerable cost for the Red Devils. The Athletic has revealed that United will have to pay a significant compensation fee to the Magpies in order to secure Ashworth's services.
Such is United's confidence in Ashworth's abilities that they have not even considered any other candidates for the job. This news will undoubtedly come as a blow to Newcastle, who had hoped to keep Ashworth on their side.
But the changes at Old Trafford don't end there. It is expected that a head of recruitment will also be appointed following Ashworth's arrival. This could potentially lead to John Murtough, United's current head of football, taking on a new administrative role. However, there is also a possibility that Murtough may leave the club altogether.
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