Man Utd exploring other options with Newcastle reluctant to lower Ashworth's asking price

Manchester United remain eager to appoint Newcastle United’s Dan Ashworth as the club’s new sporting director, but they’re still grappling with a significant stumbling block.

The Red Devils are hoping to have their new-look recruitment team up and running ahead of a crucial summer transfer window where the club are expected to be heavily busy.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a huge admirer of Ashworth’s work stretching back to the Englishman’s spell at Brighton & Hove Albion.