Newcastle have finally identified the main target to replace Dan Ashworth

It is no secret — Manchester United hope to appoint Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director before the start of next season but what could that mean for Newcastle United?

Well, according to a recent report from Shields Gazette, although the Magpies have a long list of names to replace the recently departed Ashworth, there is one man who is the club’s ‘top target’.

Despite Phil Giles, Tiago Pinto and Paul Mitchell all being admired by the northeast giants, it is reportedly Crystal...