Manchester United reach a verbal agreement; must pay £21 million to secure vital signing

According to thefaithfulmufc, INEOS acquired 25% of Manchester United in exchange for sporting control, and the first major signing they plan to make is a sports director. Dan Ashworth, Newcastle United’s sports director, is a target at Old Trafford, and insiders say the Red Devils have even verbally agreed to sign him.

According to Inter Live, Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement with Ashworth, who may attempt to sign Gleison Bremer and Nicolo Barella. The 53-year-old signed Sandro Tonali for the Magpies in the summer but was unable to secure Barella. He may now seek to sign the midfielder if he joins the 20-time English champions.

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According to Shields Gazzette, Ashworth’s contract lacks a specified release provision, but the structure is convoluted, preventing him from quickly joining United. According to the news source, Newcastle United is demanding a £21 million compensation fee for shipping its sports director to Manchester United.

Negotiations have recently begun, but the St James’ Park club is refusing to lower its asking price for the time being. Manchester United must pay £21 million to recruit Dan Ashworth. Several big-money acquisitions have failed at Old Trafford over the years, and United cannot afford to spend any more.