Manchester United’s Decision on Dan Ashworth’s Arrival as Newcastle Demands £20m Fee
Manchester United are willing to wait for Dan Ashworth until after the summer transfer window, according to reports. The club is unwilling to pay the £20 million compensation fee demanded by Newcastle for Ashworth’s services. Instead, United is prepared to negotiate a lower fee for the experienced football executive.
Dan Ashworth has been placed on gardening leave by Newcastle United after informing the club of his intention to join Manchester United as their first-ever sporting director. Ashworth will be responsible for player recruitment and performance in his new role at Old Trafford. His impressive track record includes overseeing key signings at Brighton such as Alexis Mac Allister, Moises Caicedo, and Kaoru Mitoma.
Despite United’s preference to complete the deal quickly, they are willing to navigate the summer transfer window without Ashworth if necessary. The club sees Ashworth as a crucial addition to their new-look hierarchy and is determined to secure his services at a reasonable price. Ashworth’s experience at the Football Association and Brighton makes him a valuable asset for United as they look to strengthen their squad.
As negotiations continue between Manchester United and Newcastle over Dan Ashworth’s move, fans eagerly await the outcome. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.