Manchester United close to agreeing £10 million compensation fee for Dan Ashworth – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United succumbed to their 12th defeat of the current campaign, this time to Chelsea and it has heaped further pressure on manager Erik ten Hag.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe was in attendance to see the manager’s flawed system fail yet again this season and a huge call on the Dutchman’s future is coming up in the summer.

But before that, the new co-owner wants to ensure whoever is the manager gets the right backing and hence, he wants to build a proper structure behind the scenes.

Omar Berrada is set to join as CEO from Manchester City while the club are trying to agree a fee with Southampton for Jason Wilcox, who will be the new technical director.

Behind-the-scene changes

The biggest problem INEOS have faced so far is with their acquisition of Dan Ashworth, currently Newcastle’s sporting director.

The former FA chief was put on gardening leave after he revealed he wanted to join the Red Devils but the Magpies are insistent on either receiving a £20 million compensation package or holding on to their man till 2025.

Sir Jim is not too happy with the Tyneside outfit who are refusing to budge from their stance.

Recent reports had revealed that United could even be prepared to allow the former Brighton chief to join them after the summer window ends in order to agree a lower compensation amount.

TeamTalk have revealed that both clubs are close to reaching an agreement over the package with INEOS prepared to pay £10 million for their new sporting director. And this will ensure Ashworth joins his new club before the summer window commences.

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“Manchester United remain optimistic of appointing Dan Ashworth as the club’s new sporting director before the summer transfer window opens, TEAMtalk understands.

“Talks have been at a standstill with Newcastle demanding a substantial compensation fee in the region of £20million from Man Utd to allow Ashworth to circumvent his notice period and make the switch to Old Trafford immediately.

“However, Man Utd officials are optimistic of reaching a compromise with their Newcastle counterparts of around a £10m compensation fee for the remainder of his contract at Newcastle until 2025.”

United are also embroiled in another compensation-related hold-up with regards to appointing Jason Wilcox as the new technical director and Sam Williams, who is set to be the new lead academy scout.

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