Dan Ashworth utilising secret Newcastle weapon as Man Utd consider approach
Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth is among those utilising football's revolutionary transfer marketplace to assist winter business.
TransferRoom provides live market intelligence and direct access to a global network of key decision-makers from over 100 leagues worldwide. Crucially, their summits also enable figures like Ashworth to hold weeks' worth of meetings in one day, in one room. The Newcastle chief is a long-term advocate of TransferRoom which he also used to facilitate deals in his previous role at Brighton.
His meticulous approach to the digitalisation of the transfer market is precisely why he's recognised as one of the best directors in all of world football. The 52-year-old is now being courted by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford as INEOS strive to revive Manchester United's fortunes by taking control of footballing operations.
Ashworth is perceived as the ideal candidate to succeed John Murtough, whose future remains under serious threat, while former Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus executive Jean-Claude Blanc looks poised to replace Richard Arnold as CEO.
Any approach will be met with fierce resistance at St James' Park given Ashworth's current contract does not contain a release clause. He also publicly reaffirmed his commitment to Newcastle's project in November and is currently preparing to get his hands dirty in next month's transfer window where Eddie Howe desires reinforcements following an injury-ravaged campaign.
A new defender, midfielder, forward and possibly goalkeeper could all be on the transfer agenda for Ashworth, who must also ensure the club remains compliant with strict Financial Fair Play regulations.
Magpies' loan co-ordinator Shola Ameobi has also attended this year's
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