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Arsenal are reported to have shortlisted Dan Ashworth for the position of sporting director simply days after he was ditched by Manchester United.
Ashworth left Previous Trafford on the weekend, and though the membership claimed of their assertion it was a mutual choice, it’s believed there was a breakdown in relations between the 53-year-old and members of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Group.
Ratcliffe, particularly, is reported to have been indignant that Ashworth distanced himself from the choice to award former United boss Erik ten Hag a brand new contract after a failed seek for a alternative over the summer season.
Dan Ashworth shall be leaving his position as Sporting Director of Manchester United by mutual settlement.#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 8, 2024
ESPN report Ashworth might make a swift return to the sport having been added to the record of candidates for the place vacated by Edu final month.
The previous Arsenal and Brazil midfielder resigned as a way to take up a job overseeing the golf equipment owned by Greek delivery magnate Evangelos Marinakis, a set that features Nottingham Forest, Olympiacos and Rio Ave.
No succession plan in place
Arsenal didn’t have a succession plan in place, in line with ESPN, that means they’re having to begin the recruitment course of whereas Edu serves a interval of gardening go away.
Ashworth’s inventory has undoubtedly dropped following his five-month stint at Previous Trafford, throughout which era the membership renewed Ten Hag’s deal earlier than then sacking him and changing him with Ruben Amorim. Ashworth is reported to have been in opposition to appointing the Portuguese, preferring as an alternative a British supervisor resembling Gareth Southgate or Eddie Howe.
His earlier work on the Soccer Affiliation, in addition to West Brom, Brighton and Newcastle, imply his status just isn’t fully within the grime, nonetheless.
Garlick might be key ingredient in search
He additionally has an ally at Arsenal within the membership’s managing director Richard Garlick.
Ashworth and Garlick labored collectively at West Brom and reportedly had an in depth relationship.
Garlick will work with assistant technical director Jason Ayto within the January switch window, though Arsenal aren’t anticipated to be busy.
Garlick, head coach Mikel Arteta, board member Tim Lewis and co-chair Josh Kroenke are reported to be amongst these that can appoint the brand new sporting director.
