Man Utd appoint Dan Ashworth after deal agreed to hire Newcastle sporting director

Newcastle placed sporting director Dan Ashworth on gardening leave in February after he revealed his desire to join Manchester United; Sir Jim Ratcliffe has overseen an overhaul of Man Utd’s hierarchy since taking over earlier this year

Manchester United have appointed Dan Ashworth as sporting director.

The 53-year-old commences his new role at Old Trafford with immediate effect.

A joint statement from the two clubs read: “Newcastle United and Manchester United have reached...