Dan Ashworth’s hiring and ultimate departure from Manchester United cost the club £4.1million, according to the club’s latest financial results. United’s figures for the second quarter of the 2024-25 season reveal a total of £14.

The reasons behind Dan Ashworth's departure from Manchester United have been revealed after it was announced his sacking cost £4.1 million.

Manchester United’s decision to target Joshua Zirkzee in the summer was reportedly “driven” by former sporting director Dan Ashworth and the club’s recruitment team – not Erik ten

Dan Ashworth reportedly disagreed with Sir Jim Ratcliffe about who should replace Erik ten Hag - and Eddie Howe was a potential target.