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Man Utd set to get their man! Dan Ashworth informs Newcastle of approach to become new sporting director at Old Trafford with quick turnaround expected

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It was reported earlier on Wednesday that the <a href="Manchester United look set to confirm Dan Ashworth as sporting director at the Old Trafford club after he informed Newcastle of their approach." target="_blank">Red Devils were confident of landing Ashworth</a> as he wanted to accept their offer to take the role. Now, the 52-year-old has told Newcastle - where he has worked as sporting director for almost two years - of the offer he has received, <a href="https://theathletic.com/5275643/2024/02/14/dan-ashworth-manchester-united-newcastle-latest/?source=user_shared_article" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports.

WHAT HAPPENED?

United will now have to enter official negotiations with Newcastle to work out a deal with their Premier League rivals. Ashworth, who spent two years at Brighton as technical director, is under contract at St. James' Park so United may have to pay a substantial fee in order to get their man. According to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13083979/Man-United-Newcastle-Dan-Ashworth.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>, a deal is expected to be reached next week.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The recruitment of Ashworth would come as another significant development at United since late-December. The club announced on Christmas Eve that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group have purchased a 25 per cent stake and will take over footballing operations. The club then managed to lure <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-raid-city-omar-berrada-new-ceo-ineos-major-boardroom-shakeup/bltc006f9161a301485#cs764b649c7e1ae360" target="_blank">Omar Berrada from Manchester City to take on the CEO</a> role last month.

DID YOU KNOW?

United and Newcastle will likely begin formal talks about a deal for Ashworth in the coming days. The Daily Mail claims that he may have to undergo a period of gardening leave before he can begin identifying new targets for Erik ten Hag's team - a similar case to what happened after he agreed to join Newcastle from Brighton.

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Man Utd set to get their man! Dan Ashworth informs Newcastle of approach to become new sporting director at Old Trafford with quick turnaround expected | Goal.com

Manchester United are set to confirm Dan Ashworth as sporting director imminently after he informed Newcastle of their approach.