According to multiple top outlets, Manchester United have identified Dan Ashworth as the No.1 candidate to join as the new sporting director.
Ashworth is currently working for Newcastle United but Sky Sports understands the 52-year-old is open to exploring the Old Trafford move.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team were awaiting approval for their 25% stake in Man United from the Premier League and the English FA.
Now that both bodies have green-lighted the purchase, a formal approach to make Ashworth the new sporting director is imminent.
The report adds Newcastle would be reluctant to let Ashworth leave but are bracing themselves for all scenarios.
Sky Sports further adds that agreeing a compensation package with Newcastle may be expensive, as they signed Ashworth only two years ago.
