Manchester United: Sir Jim Ratcliffe backing Dan Ashworth in latest move to saga: report

Manchester United could land Dan Ashworth sooner than expected, as he looks to take Newcastle United to arbitration in order to push through his proposed move to Old Trafford. The Magpies placed their sporting director on gardening leave in February after he told the club that he wanted to be considered for the Manchester United job. With Manchester United unwilling to meet the £20million in compensation that Newcastle are demanding and a clause in Ashworth's Newcastle deal preventing him from taking on a new role until 2026, a standoff has ensued.