Dan Ashworth is set to lead the reconstruction of Man Utd’s scouting department upon assuming the role of director of football.
Sources informed ESPN that Brighton’s head of recruitment, Sam Jewell, is the primary candidate to oversee the revamped structure.
Negotiations are underway between United and Newcastle United to release Ashworth from his contract as sporting director at St James’ Park.
Sources indicate that a prompt resolution could see the 52-year-old granted permission to join Old Trafford in the coming days.
However, he may serve a period of gardening leave before officially commencing his new role in Manchester.
INEOS, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, will assume control of football operations at United once their 25% investment is finalized by the NYSE next week.
They aim for Ashworth to revamp the recruitment system at Old Trafford following an audit of the club’s recent transfer activities.
Despite significant spending on new players since 2018, surpassed only by Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, United’s trophy haul has been modest, with just one Carabao Cup victory in 2023.