Dan Ashworth

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Manchester United Makes Formal Approach for Sporting Director Dan Ashworth from Newcastle, facing Loyalty Battle

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Manchester United is planning a formal approach to pry Dan Ashworth from Newcastle to become their new head of football, but faces a loyalty battle due to Ashworth's ties with the Tyneside club.

Manchester United is making moves to appoint Dan Ashworth as their new head of football, however, they are facing challenges in persuading him to leave Newcastle due to his strong loyalty to the club. Ashworth, known as one of the best directors of football in the country, is being sought after by United to lead their new era under Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ownership. Various media outlets have reported on United's interest in Ashworth, who has already informed Newcastle of the approach.

The battle for Ashworth's services comes amid United's ambitions to revamp their management structure with key appointments. As Newcastle's sporting director, Ashworth has overseen significant transfers and is highly regarded in the football industry for his contributions at both club and national levels. His potential move to Old Trafford signifies a strategic shift in United's approach to player recruitment and team building.

Interestingly, Ashworth started his career as a PE teacher before rising to prominence in football administration. He played a crucial role in West Brom's promotion to the Premier League, developed the 'England DNA' model, and laid foundations for successful player development programs. His track record and vision for the game are key factors driving United's pursuit of him.

On the other hand, Newcastle faces the prospect of losing a key figure in their backroom staff, as Ashworth's expertise and influence have been integral to the club's recent transfer activities. The compensation negotiations between United and Newcastle are yet to take place, but the potential move could have far-reaching implications for both clubs.

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Dan Ashworth: Manchester United planning formal approach to ... (Sky Sports)

Man Utd planning to make a formal approach to Newcastle for sporting director Dan Ashworth; the 52-year-old is top of Sir Jim Ratcliffes list to front up ...

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Manchester United face battle to lure Dan Ashworth from Newcastle (The Guardian)

Manchester United face a fight to prise Dan Ashworth away from Newcastle and make him their new head of football due to his loyalty to the Tyneside club.

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Dan Ashworth – the sporting director Manchester United want to lure ... (The Athletic)

Manchester United want to take Dan Ashworth from Newcastle United, called by peers "the best director of football this country has produced"

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Man United target Dan Ashworth 'wants to leave Newcastle to ... (Daily Mail)

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is trying to implement radical change behind the scenes at Old Trafford, having already poached Omar Berrada from Manchester City to be ...

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Man Utd learn huge Dan Ashworth compensation fee as Arsenal ... (Football.London)

Dan Ashworth is Manchester United's No.1 target in their hunt for a sporting director with Sir Jim Ratcliffe keen to press on with his plans at Old ...

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Dan Ashworth: Ranking every permanent signing next Man Utd ... (Teamtalk.com)

There's a new era at Manchester United, with sir Jim Ratcliffe looking to make waves after securing a 25 per cent stake in the Premier League giants.

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Dan Ashworth: Manchester United face battle to appoint Newcastle ... (Evening Standard)

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already started to make mark at Old Trafford.

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All 21 Newcastle United transfers made under Dan Ashworth ... (Shields Gazette)

Newcastle United transfers: How does every signing Newcastle United have made since Dan Ashworth's arrival as sporting director rank?

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Manchester United approach Newcastle sporting director Dan ... (beIN SPORTS USA)

Various media outlets have said the Old Trafford club want Ashworth to be in place this summer to oversee their transfer business.

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Manchester United willing to pay Newcastle extra compensation to ... (talkSPORT.com)

Ashworth has informed Newcastle that Man United are interested in poaching him as sporting director, although no club-to-club talks have yet taken place.

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Man Utd set to get their man! Dan Ashworth informs Newcastle of ... (Goal.com)

Manchester United are set to confirm Dan Ashworth as sporting director imminently after he informed Newcastle of their approach.

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How Manchester United will lure Dan Ashworth from Newcastle ... (Daily Mail)

CRAIG HOPE: What Ashworth hoped to implement at Newcastle will take longer than he expected, and some of what he had hoped to influence has been beyond his ...

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Man Utd told to pay up for Dan Ashworth as Newcastle demand full ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

United may need to pay more than £10m if they want to prize Ashworth away from St James' Park as their new sporting director.

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Dan Ashworth informs Newcastle of Manchester United approach ... (The Athletic)

Dan Ashworth has informed Newcastle United that he has been approached by Manchester United in relation to the sporting director position at Old Trafford.

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Manchester United approach Newcastle sporting director Dan ... (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Various media outlets have said the Old Trafford club want Ashworth to be in place this summer to oversee their transfer business.

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Dan Ashworth is the former PE teacher who created the 'England ... (Daily Mail)

Dan Ashworth's record speaks for itself: helping West Brom get into the Premier League , devising the 'England DNA' model, before laying foundations for ...

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Why Manchester United want Dan Ashworth (The Athletic)

The appointment of a sporting director — a more football-specific position — is expected to follow and has been led by INEOS. Ashworth's name has been widely ...

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Newcastle director Ashworth approached by Man Utd (BBC Sport)

Newcastle United sporting director Dan Ashworth is approached by Manchester United about a move to Old Trafford.

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Manchester United seeking to bring in Newcastle sporting director ... (beIN SPORTS)

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to acquire a 25 per cent stake of the Old Trafford giants and take control of football operations is expected to be completed next week ...

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A closer look at Dan Ashworth, who could fly the Magpies' nest for ... (sportsmax.tv)

Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth appears to be a man in demand as new Manchester United co-o...

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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag says club 'very aligned' after approach ... (Sky Sports)

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he can "feel the ambition" as INEOS look to bring in Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth - but admits he is ...

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Manchester United approach Newcastle sporting director Dan ... (Yahoo Sports)

Ashworth has a long-standing relationship with Ineos head of sport Sir Dave Brailsford. Talks over compensation are yet to take place between the two clubs. If ...

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