The Mail’s Craig Hope has issued an update on ongoing reports linking Dan Ashworth with a potential move to Manchester United, offering some insight behind the lingering rumour that continues to concern Newcastle fans.
He believes Newcastle are yet to pour cold water on reports because ‘there is a chance’ he leaves for Old Trafford, adding that there is ‘increased chatter in football circles’ that Man Utd are ‘confident’ of landing our sporting director.
In addition, Hope suggests that his ‘level of control and influence at Newcastle’ may not be what he expected, as PIF’s ‘process-driven’ approach means every move must be signed off by our majority owners in Saudi Arabia before it can take place. He insists there’s been no fallout, but wonders if this has caused some frustration, coupled with the fact he’d be offered a huge role in overseeing Man Utd’s new project under the INEOS group.
When asked, ‘Why aren’t NUFC doing anything to quell the media rumours of Dan Ashworth leaving for Man United?’ in a Q&A piece for The Mail, Hope had this to say:
For me, the silence feels deafening. Hopefully nothing comes of it and it’s cleared up pretty quickly, but the more this drags on, the more likely it seems he’ll depart for Manchester.
In reply to a question about Dan Ashworth & Man Utd (full answer below), I wouldn't be surprised to see him go. Increased chat in football circles of Man Utd being confident. There's every chance he'd have more control at Old Trafford. https://t.co/Y0yPQL2V3C
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) January 3, 2024
Does not spend a lot of time anywhere ,just another bloke with connections lining his pockets best he can
Dont expect loyalty they are employees not fans
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He has done very little so far there are plenty good candidates across the world …. But hope like edwards make a living making up stories …
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