West Ham United will reportedly look to reunite Dan Ashworth with Graham Potter as they eye the 54-year-old ex-Manchester United man as their next sporting director.
According to a report by Football Insider, Dan Ashworth is the subject of interest from West Ham United. The Hammers have been scouring the market for a new sporting director since parting ways with Tim Steidten earlier this year. So, the former Manchester United transfer guru has emerged as a target for the East London club.
Dan Ashworth and his journey so far
Dan Ashworth is looking for his next project after his ill-fated stint with Manchester United ended in a few months. The Englishman arrived at Old Trafford with a burgeoning reputation after making his mark at Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United. In addition, Manchester United waited for several months before bringing him to the club.
However, Ashworth’s spell with Manchester United did not even last a year, and he departed from Old Trafford after only five months, with his exit costing the Red Devils £4.1 million. Nevertheless, the 54-year-old remains a highly-regarded transfer guru in the market after his exploits with Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United.
Widespread reports have linked the English transfer guru with several well-known Premier League clubs. West Ham United will aim to beat the competition to his signature as the Hammers look to reunite him with Graham Potter.
Graham Potter reunion on the horizon?
West Ham United’s interest in Dan Ashworth makes sense. The Hammers are scouring the market for a new sporting director after parting ways with Tim Steidten earlier this year. While the German transfer guru arrived at the London Stadium with a solid reputation, his hit-and-miss transfer activity cost him the job at the East London club.
So, Ashworth has emerged as a viable target for West Ham United. In addition, the 54-year-old Englishman shares a healthy relationship with Graham Potter, with the pair building an exciting squad at Brighton & Hove Albion a few years ago.
Considering Ashworth’s experience of over two decades behind the scenes in various roles, he should be a top-notch addition to the backroom staff at West Ham United. It will be interesting to see if the former Manchester United man reunites with Graham Potter at the East London club.
