Manchester United have already appointed their replacement for former sporting director Dan Ashworth ahead of the upcoming January transfer window. Last week, United made a shock announcement that Ashworth had left his role as sporting director after just five months in the role.

Dan Ashworth’s relationship with Arsenal managing director Richard Garlick could see him enter the frame for the sporting director role at the north London club.

Ashworth left the club after just five months despite the club's lengthy pursuit of him. Man Utd had spent several months chasing Ashworth and negotiating with