Dan Ashworth replacement identified as Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s high Man United standards highlighted

The Premier League season is coming to an end with just four league games left to play. It has been somewhat of a disappointing season for Manchester United, but they could still end it with silverware with an FA Cup final on the horizon.

While there is action still going on on the pitch, off it plans will be put into place for what could be a busy summer for the club. It will be the first summer transfer window under Ineos since their takeover earlier this season.

There have already been changes with Omar Berrada arriving as the new chief executive officer in the summer. Jason Wilcox has also arrived as technical director, joining from current Championship side Southampton.

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There’s perhaps no surprise that United continue to be linked with players ahead of the summer. But it’s not just on the pitch where the reports swirl around Old Trafford.

Reports on Friday centred around backroom staff and changes within the club. With that in mind, here’s some of the main stories to come out of the club, as well as our thoughts on them ahead of the weekend.

The Daily Mail report that Newcastle have turned to Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman as a replacement for Dan Ashworth, who looks likely to switch to Manchester United - but Freedman also has interest from United for a different role. It is said that United are eyeing the former Palace manager for a recruitment role, working under a sporting director and technical director.

However, the role offered by Newcastle would be a wider remit involving more