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Dan Ashworth Set to Join Manchester United as Sporting Director

The anticipated move marks a significant step in the club's strategic overhaul under INEOS, aiming to enhance player recruitment and football strategy.

  • Dan Ashworth is set to become Manchester United's new sporting director, marking a significant move in the club's football operations overhaul led by INEOS.
  • Ashworth's potential appointment is part of a broader strategy by Manchester United to enhance player recruitment and overall football strategy, areas where the club has faced challenges in recent years.
  • Ashworth has a strong track record in football management and development, having held significant roles at Newcastle, Brighton, the FA, and West Bromwich Albion.
  • Negotiations for Ashworth's move are complicated by his current contract with Newcastle, but Manchester United is confident an agreement can be reached.
  • Ashworth's appointment is expected to influence further recruitment within Manchester United's football operations, signaling a new era under the guidance of INEOS.
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