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I thought Manchester United could finally change their previous chaotic management with the new boss, but it seems this vision will need more time to materialize. Currently, due to unresolved compensation issues, their sporting director will be delayed from taking office for another 9 months. In other words, Old Trafford currently lacks a formal sporting director, which could pose problems for them.
Manchester United's owners, the Glazer Group, are currently recruiting a new sporting director and aim to restructure the club around this new hire to return the club to the top tier capable of contending for titles. They have set their sights on Newcastle's current sporting director, Ashworth. The 53-year-old Ashworth has a longstanding relationship with the Glazers and Manchester United, having previously collaborated with them. The Glazer Group trusts him and wants him to come and overhaul Manchester United.
However, Ashworth only joined Newcastle in 2022, so Newcastle naturally does not want to let him go. They have demanded a hefty compensation of £20 million, while Manchester United is willing to pay only £3 million, believing the £20 million demand to be excessive. Despite negotiations, Ashworth is willing to join Manchester United, but the deal has reached a stalemate, leading to arbitration, where a third party will make the final decision.
The arbitration timing is yet to be determined. Even if the outcome favors Manchester United, Ashworth would not start until March next year. If Newcastle wins the case, Manchester United would have to wait at least 18 months for Ashworth to join. During this time, Manchester United would go through two transfer windows without a sporting director overseeing transfers, which is the worst-case scenario for the Glazer Group's ambitions to reform the club.
Therefore, Manchester United will likely need to wait patiently for some time longer to regain competitiveness. |
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