Manchester United has reached an agreement to hire Dan Ashworth, the sporting director of Newcastle

Manchester United has made a significant move by reaching a deal with Newcastle to bring in their sporting director Dan Ashworth. The experienced 53-year-old will now take on his new role at Old Trafford with immediate effect, marking an important addition to the club’s hierarchy.

It’s worth noting that negotiations for Ashworth’s move initially faced a hurdle as Newcastle was seeking £20 million in compensation for the former FA Technical Director, while Manchester United aimed to pay a fraction of that amount. However, a compromise has been reached in the last few days, allowing the deal to proceed smoothly.

This high-profile transition not only strengthens Manchester United’s leadership team but also marks a pivotal development for Newcastle. In fact, the agreement has also assisted Newcastle in meeting Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) this month, underscoring the far-reaching impact of this deal.

Furthermore, the hiring of Ashworth is just the latest in a series of strategic appointments orchestrated by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the new INEOS minority investors since their acquisition of the club earlier this year. This concerted effort to revamp the club’s hierarchy sees the likes of Omar Berrada, who joined from Manchester City as United’s new chief executive, and Jason Wilcox, who arrived as the new academy director from Southampton, further enriching the talent pool within the club.

Overall, the addition of Dan Ashworth to Manchester United’s leadership team signifies a new era for the club, while also reflecting the dynamic changes taking place within Newcastle. This strategic move not only bolsters the team’s structure but also underscores the ambitious vision set forth by both clubs’ leadership.