Manchester United are hoping to bring in Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth, the PA news agency understands.
Manchester United seeking to bring in Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth
Sir Jim Ratcliffe鈥檚 minority purchase is expected to be completed next week.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe鈥檚 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.
The Ineos chairman鈥檚 determination to hit the ground running has seen his team move to strengthen United鈥檚 football leadership team, with recruitment a particular area of focus.
Manchester City鈥檚 Omar Berrada is coming in as chief executive and the Red Devils are hoping Newcastle sporting director Ashworth will form part of their new-look hierarchy.
United want to bring in the former Football Association technical director, but a deal is not necessarily straightforward given negotiations with the Magpies over cost and timeframes.
The PA news agency understands poor player trading has been a key area targeted for improvement by Ineos as they prepare to take control of football operations.
Sales have been pinpointed as a concern on top of United鈥檚 missteps making signings.
