Man Utd transfers and recruitment: Dan Ashworth, Omar Berrada on INEOS strategy, Jadon Sancho exit and academy | Football News

Manchester United navigated their first transfer window under the INEOS-powered football operations team this summer. Led by sporting director Dan Ashworth, who spent his first two months in the job purely focused on recruitment, the club embarked on a total of 32 transactions. Supported by CEO Omar Berrada, technical director Jason Wilcox, interim director of…

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Dan Ashworth: Manchester United agree deal to hire Newcastle sporting director | Football News

Manchester United have reached a deal with Newcastle to hire their sporting director Dan Ashworth. The 53-year-old will commence his new role at Old Trafford with immediate effect. Newcastle initially were demanding £20m compensation for the former FA Technical Director, with Man Utd looking to pay a fraction of that, but a compromise has been…

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Ashworth: My dad's knowledge has played a big part in my career

Bolton’s Zac Ashworth discusses the influence of his dad – Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth – on his career to date after winning the Sky Bet League One Goal of the Month award for January.

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What is Ashworth worth to Man Utd? Neville backs sporting director target

Gary Neville discusses how important it is for Manchester United to acquire a sporting director as the Red Devils have been rumoured to sign Dan Ashworth who is in the same role at Newcastle United.

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Newcastle place sporting director Dan Ashworth on gardening leave amid Man Utd interest | Football News

Newcastle have placed sporting director Dan Ashworth on gardening leave after an approach from Manchester United. The 52-year-old told the Tyneside club he wanted to leave on Sunday. The Newcastle chief is top of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s list to front up his new football operation at Old Trafford after completing his deal for a 25…

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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag says club ‘very aligned’ after approach for Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth | Football News

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he can “feel the ambition” as the club hope to bring in Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth – but admits he is not being consulted over changes off the pitch. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s deal to acquire a 25 per cent stake of the Old Trafford giants and take…

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