Man United finally strike Dan Ashworth deal with Newcastle as new sporting director to join straight away

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07/01/2024 04:29 AM

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Newcastle to appoint Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director, talkSPORT understands.

The agreement will see Ashworth start his new role at Old Trafford with immediate effect.

Dan Ashworth take up his new role at Manchester United

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Newcastle and Man United 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.

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.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been keen to bring Ashworth to Old Trafford as sporting director where he’ll join Jason Wilcox, who arrived as technical director in April.

More to follow…