Dan Ashworth would seek guarantees of freedom and backing if he were to take up a role at Old Trafford in the immediate future.
According to Football Transfers, Dan Ashworth would take up the Manchester United job because he is allowed freedom and backing. The Old Trafford hierarchy are desperate to change things around, as Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s incoming arrival could change the club’s landscape.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe seems like a serious man when it comes to his plans to revamp Manchester United on the sporting side. The British billionaire is set to take a minority stake in the club, having splashed £1.3 billion for 25%, giving him control of sporting operations.
Despite rumours of an imminent change of manager at the club, Sir Ratcliffe appears more eager to change things in the background. His first task would be bringing in a sporting director to look at the football operations and matters related to transfers.
Paul Mitchell remains open to the role and is the current favourite for the Sporting Director’s position. However, the report states that Manchester United could have two openings for similar roles, which could see tasks divided among two candidates.
The other man in contention is Dan Ashworth, with the Newcastle United transfer guru recently emerging as a target for the Red Devils. He has done an excellent job at St. James’ Park since becoming one of the first appointments since their Saudi-based takeover.
He has played an instrumental role in reshaping the squad to Eddie Howe’s specifications and bringing in players that helped them finish in the top four last season. Newcastle United have somewhat stuttered this term. But the club want Ashworth to continue doing his work in the long term.
However, the lure of Manchester United might pose a problem for the Magpies, as the Newcastle United transfer guru could consider moving to Old Trafford. While he remains happy, all parties are probably discovering more about the potential role. And Ashworth has certain conditions in mind before accepting the job.
The main factor here is that the Newcastle United transfer guru seeks assurances from the club about his freedom to operate in that role. He would also like to find out how big a backing the club will provide once he takes on the role.
More importantly, Ashworth will want to understand how involved the Glazers are on the football operations end, which seems essential for him to decide to join Manchester United. Overall, starting a rebuild of a club like Manchester United appeals to the Newcastle United transfer guru, and he might take up the role based on how eager they are to fulfil his conditions.
