The article contains affiliate links, and the publisher will receive a commission from any sales generated by them. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly in talks with Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley to bring Dan Ashworth to Manchester United.
Ashworth is currently on gardening leave, and Ratcliffe is eager to shake things up at United, both on and off the pitch. Negotiations have been ongoing for some time, with Newcastle holding out for a compensation package of around £15 million.
Despite this, Ratcliffe is keen to finalize the deal before the summer transfer window to ensure Ashworth can be involved in player recruitment. Ratcliffe recently met with Staveley to accelerate negotiations, as he is keen to have Ashworth join United.
The club has already appointed Omar Berrada as chief executive, and Jason Wilcox is set to become the technical director. However, Ratcliffe sees Ashworth as a crucial addition to the team and is focused on reaching an agreement with Newcastle.
The Red Devils are unwilling to pay the fee demanded by Newcastle, given that Ashworth’s contract with the club runs until 2026. This gives Newcastle leverage in the negotiations.
Despite the challenges, Ratcliffe is determined to reach a deal and has taken a hands-on approach in discussions with Newcastle. This article may contain advertisements from third parties.
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