United have been told they "hired the wrong guy" in Ashworth with the true reasons behind his exit explained and with the summer signing INEOS never wanted in the first place also being revealed

ESPN journalist Mark Ogden explains how Manchester United ended up signing Matthijs de Ligt albeit the club never wanted him.Although they had already recruited Leny Yoro from RC Lens for £55

Dan Ashworth lasted just five months as Manchester United's sporting director before he was axed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, with the failed move costing the club a whopping £4.1million

The Red Devils spent £4m letting the sporting director go just five months after he joined and now we know why 🤔

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

Parting way with the Dutchman and his staff had already set the club back £10.4 million ($13.1 million) and Manchester United's second quarter fillings confirmed exceptional costs relating to the exit of "Ten Hag and various members of football staff" are now at £14.5 million ($18.3 million).

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