Manchester United have finally got their hands on Dan Ashworth. Ashworth will be the new sporting director at Old Trafford and start his job with immediate effect. It is now reported that Ashworth is set to complete his first signing at United in the form of Dutch defender Matthijs De Ligt. Bayern Munich are ready to sell the defender if United are able to fulfill their demands. United board are confident on reuniting De Ligt with his former manager at Ajax under whom he made big name in footballing world.
New chapter in Dan Ashworth’s life begins
Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought 27.7% stake in Manchester United back in february. Ever since he has been very busy in making the necessary changes. Ratcliffe’s aim is to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford. Jason Wilcox has joined United as the new academy director. Omar Berrada will join the club later this month as club’s new chief executive. Ratcliffe wanted to bring Ashworth from a very long time but the deal was unable to reach the final stages due to Newcastle’s demands. Finally after very long wait, the deal has been agreed by both clubs and Ashworth is new united man.
Ashworth has given the role to sign the top talents across the world. He will identify and negotiate so that the club can get great players along with maintaining the financial side. It was revealed that Ashworth will start his job with an immediate effect. According to reports it seems that the 53 year old has already started making moves as United are now very close to sign a new defender.
Ashworth set to complete signing of De Ligt
Manchester United are expecting incomings in number of positions. It has been revealed that Red Devils want to sign a centre defender, midfielder, striker and right winger. The departure of Raphael Varane has left a void at centre back position. The Premier League side is focused to sign a defender who possesses experience playing in that position. In Addition, United want to sign a defender who will fit in their budget.
Ashworth is now set to reunite Ten Hag with one of his trusted player. Bayern Munich’s defender Matthijs De Ligt has fallen down from favour of being Bayern’s first choice player. He is looking to change sides to get his career back on track. Unlike Munich, United have vacancy to be filled in their defense which can be great deal for all three parties.
Bayern Munich are ready to part ways with De Ligt as they no longer need Dutchman’s services. United can benefit with De Ligt’s arrival as the defender once thrived under Ten Hag. Ashworth is currently working on the deal and De Ligt could soon start the new chapter of his life at the theater of dreams.
How much will De Ligt cost
Bayern Munich have demanded around £51 million for De Ligt. Journalist Dean Jones told GiveMeSport, that it fits perfectly into United’s budget for defender. United are not willing to spend more than £50 million for defender. Previously, the club made a bid of £43 million for Jarrad Branthwaite. However, Everton rejected the deal as they are demanding £70 million for the defender.
De Ligt on the other hand fits perfectly in United’s budget and even has experience playing under Erik Ten Hag. The dutch defender made 70 appearances under Ten Hag in his time at Ajax and caught attention from top clubs. He moved to Juventus before Bayern but was unable to achieve the same results he got at Ajax. De Ligt has lost his place as regular starter for the German giants. Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae and Eric Dier have gained the favour of Bayen Manager pushing De Ligt backwards. According to reports, De Ligt has given a green signal to join United and is looking forward to be a regular starting defender once again.
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