BREAKING:Manchester United are expected to complete the appointment of a new sporting director “VERY SOON”!

John Murtough who is the current Manchester United football director is expected to leave his role shortly.

Manchester United have made Dan Ashworth their TOP TARGET for sporting director! Ashworth is OPEN to the move! [@David_Ornstein]

Manchester United will have to pay Newcastle £6m in compensation to land Dan Ashworth. [@CrossyDailyStar]

Senior figures at Newcastle United are bracing themselves for Dan Ashworth’s possible departure to Manchester United.[@LukeEdwardsTele]

Dan Ashworth’s best signings at Newcastle: Marc Cucurella, Alexis Mac Allister, Moses Caicedo, Kaoru Mitoma

Manchester United are very confident on landing Dan Ashworth at Old Trafford