Dan Ashworth officially joins Man Utd as sporting director
By Sean Walsh Dan Ashworth has joined Manchester United as their new sporting director, leaving Newcastle United after a two-year spell. United have long wanted to bring in Ashworth to lead their new recruitment structure under co-owners INEOS, but had found it tough negotiating with Newcastle. A four-month impasse officially came to an end on Monday, with the two clubs confirming Ashworth's switch to Old Trafford in a joint statement. "Newcastle United and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the immediate release of Dan Ashworth from his contractual obligations at Newcastle United...