Dan Ashworth has already decided on his first signing after being appointed as Manchester United sporting director.
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- Man Utd set to raid Chelsea
- Ashworth decided on first signing at Man Utd
- Set to join Red Devils from Newcastle
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Earlier this week, it was reported that United are planning to hire Ashworth as the club's new sporting director from Newcastle United. Ashworth has reportedly informed the Magpies – where he has been working as a sporting director for the past two years – that he has received a formal offer from the Red Devils.
Now reports that the 52-year-old has already decided on his first signing once he formally joins the club.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The report suggests that Ashworth wants to bring in Chelsea's chief analyst Kyle Macaulay to the club whom he considers to be a valuable addition to his staff. Macaulay joined the Blues last season when they hired former Brighton boss Graham Potter as their manager. Manchester United are also plotting a move to hire Ipswich technical director Sam Williams.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Ashworth's recruitment comes as another significant development at the Manchester-based club since Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS bought a 25 per cent stake in late December. Right after Ratcliffe arrived, they announced the signing of Omar Berrada as the CEO of the club from Manchester City.
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WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?
Erik ten Hag's side, who are on a four-match winning streak, will be next seen in action against Luton Town in a Premier League clash on Sunday.
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