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15.02.2024 - 14:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Dan Ashworth wants to leave Newcastle to become Manchester United's inaugural sporting director.
The Manchester Evening News reported on Wednesday that Ineos Group, which now oversees football operations at United, is so confident of prising Ashworth from Newcastle that they have not sounded out alternatives for the post as he is their only target. The 52-year-old is a highly-rated supremo and wants to make the move from the North East to the North West, despite only arriving at St James' Park in February 2022.
However, it is worth pointing out that Ashworth would have to serve a lengthy spell of gardening leave before assuming the role at United. Incoming chief executive Omar Berrada is already on gardening leave, having defected from Manchester City last month.
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Former United defender Neville heaped praise on Ashworth as recently as November after Newcastle dumped Erik ten Hag's side out of the Carabao Cup in a 3-0 Magpies win. The Premier League winner outlined how the St James' Park club and United were on opposite trajectories.
He said: "On my way up to the gantry last night I bumped into Dan Ashworth. He transformed the FA’s structure, set Brighton up for this incredible period of success and has now built a strong foundation for the new owners at Newcastle. He’s competent, highly qualified and knows what he’s doing.
"Will work with his coach , recruitment team and other departments coherently and calmly. In the last two matches Manchester United have played two clubs that have installed proper football departments to support the team on the
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