Manchester United is actively pursuing Dan Ashworth from Newcastle to fill the position of sporting director, with the aim of strengthening their backroom staff. According to Fabrizio Romano, Ashworth has agreed to join the Red Devils, although the two clubs have yet to reach an agreement on compensation. In addition, Manchester United is also interested in bringing in former Manchester City academy director Jason Wilcox to work alongside Ashworth in their new setup.
Ashworth has wasted no time in making plans for his new role at Old Trafford and is reportedly already considering his first signing. The Sun reports that Ashworth is keen to recruit Kyle Macaulay, an analyst from Chelsea, as his initial move upon joining United. Macaulay joined Chelsea in 2022 with Graham Potter and, despite Potter’s departure, he has remained with the club.
Ashworth’s interest in Macaulay suggests a strategic focus on analytics and data-driven decision-making. There are several changes taking place behind the scenes at the club, following the completion of a minority takeover by INEOS, which has assumed control of the club’s operations. These developments at Manchester United coincide with significant changes, including a minority takeover by INEOS, which now oversees the club’s operations.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com