Manchester United have reached an agreement with Newcastle to appoint Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director, according to talkSPORT.
According to the report, the agreement will see Ashworth start his new role at Old Trafford with immediate effect.
Manchester United have been making some changes on and off the pitch following a disappointing 2023/24 season that saw the club end the season in eighth place.
With Erik ten Hag sustaining his managerial role, Man United and Newcastle finally settled on a compensation package after four months of negotiations to help Newcastle comply with PSR rules.
Ashworth has been in gardening leave after he told Newcastle that he wished to pursue the opportunity with Man United.
Newcastle United’s Sporting Director Dan Ashworth during the We Are United, Supporters event at St. James Park (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
Since then, the two clubs have been locked in negotiations over a compensation package, with Newcastle demanding up to £20million in order to rip up his deal at St James’ Park.
With no deal agreed, the case was set to be decided by the court of arbitration, however it now seems that the clubs have found a solution.
Ashworth will now work alongside Jason Wilcox who arrived as technical director in April. He will also team up with Erik ten Hag to strengthen Man United’s squad ahead of the new season.
