The dawn of a new era at Manchester United is beginning to take form as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS embark on their mission to restore the Red Devils to their former glory in English football. The Premier League has granted approval for the British businessman’s acquisition of a 25 percent stake in the club, and with the 71-year-old now in charge of the operational aspects at Old Trafford, he aims to assemble a top-notch team behind the scenes. Among the crucial roles, the position of sporting director holds immense significance, and Ratcliffe has his sights set on Dan Ashworth from Newcastle.
As per the Independent, Manchester United is willing to exercise patience and wait for a year before Ashworth assumes his role, without paying Newcastle United a sum of £10 million for an immediate start. Ashworth has excelled as the sporting director at Premier League clubs Brighton and Newcastle, making it unsurprising that the Red Devils are targeting him. The Manchester-based club is currently preparing an official approach for Ashworth in the near future and is also considering the appointment of Jason Wilcox, who currently serves as Southampton’s director of football, to assist him. However, the Independent notes that while Manchester United desires Ashworth, they are not willing to be held hostage by Newcastle and are aware that providing them with financial assistance could alleviate some of their Financial Fair Play concerns.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com