Dan Ashworth could make an immediate return as a sporting director in the Premier League with Everton according to reports just days on from his Manchester United exit.
Ineos' vision to create a structured Man United behind the scenes took a blow last week as the club's inaugural sporting director stepped away from his post.
The announcement came just two weeks after Ruben Amorim's debut as manager - an appointment MEN Sport understands Ashworth did not support with Gareth Southgate his preferred choice.
Newcastle United were paid between £2-3m for the acquisition of the 53-year-old. It was a long and arduous process which saw the Tyneside club place him on gardening leave, now Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Old Trafford decision-makers have been sent back to the drawing board. READ MORE: United start to see progress off the pitch READ MORE: United urged to sign Premier League star to help Ruben Amorim fix problem area As for Ashworth, he will be free to choose when and where his career goes, so long as offers arrive.
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