– Man Utd eyeing scouting overhaul
– Ashworth hire – sources.
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Dan Ashworth, renowned for his success at Brighton, is poised to take charge of rebuilding Manchester United‘s scouting department as the club’s director of football. Sources have revealed to ESPN that Sam Jewell, currently Brighton’s head of recruitment, is the leading candidate to head up the new structure.
In ongoing talks with Newcastle United, Manchester United aims to secure the release of Ashworth from his contract as sporting director at St James’ Park. A swift resolution could grant the 52-year-old permission to transition to Old Trafford in the coming days, but he may have to serve a period of gardening leave before commencing his new role in Manchester.
Revamping Recruitment System at Old Trafford
INEOS group, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, will assume control of football operations at Manchester United once their 25% investment is confirmed by the NYSE next week. As part of their plans, they have entrusted Ashworth with the responsibility of transforming the club’s recruitment system, following a meticulous audit of their recent transfer dealings.
Despite outspending all clubs except Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain since 2018, Manchester United has only managed to secure one trophy during that period – the 2023 Carabao Cup.
Ashworth’s Impressive Track Record
Ashworth’s tenure at Brighton from 2018-2022 established the club as one of the most successful in the transfer market. Furthermore, he played a pivotal role in implementing changes at the English Football Association, resulting in significant improvements in England’s national team performance in recent years.
While Ashworth’s appointment at Manchester United is a major step forward, the club is determined to strengthen all levels of the recruitment team. Jewell’s success at Brighton has made him a favored choice by Ashworth for a potential role at Old Trafford.
Previously hired by Ashworth in 2016, Jewell, son of former Wigan and Bradford manager Paul Jewell, rose through the ranks at Brighton, starting as the head of U21 recruitment before being promoted to the head of recruitment position. Jewell played a crucial part in Brighton’s acquisitions of Alexis Mac Allister, Moisés Caicedo, and Julio Enciso. His ability to identify emerging talent in South America and secure them for nominal fees, followed by profitable sales of Mac Allister and Caicedo, showcases his astute scouting skills.
As Manchester United looks to revamp its scouting department, the potential combination of Ashworth’s expertise and Jewell’s proven success could provide a much-needed boost to the club’s player recruitment strategy. Fans eagerly await the official announcement and are hopeful for a brighter future at Old Trafford.
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– Man Utd eyeing scouting overhaul with Ashworth hire
– Man Utd scouting overhaul with Ashworth hire – sources.
