Dan Ashworth and Joelinton update as Darren Eales takes over Man Utd talks
The Telegraph have revealed that Darren Eales is now leading talks over the compensation package Manchester United must pay to secure Dan Ashworth before his gardening leave runs out at the end of 2025.
The club are 'willing to negotiate' after initially demanding £20m to reduce the length of his paid leave, although it's believed Toon chiefs are 'extremely reluctant' to let the 52-year-old start work at Old Trafford before the summer.
It's thought talks between Newcastle and Man Utd have been amicable, despite Jim Ratcliffe's inflammatory comments last month. A deal that allows him to start work in Manchester before the end of the year is on the cards if the Red Devils agree to pay 'suitable compensation', with Eales determined to get the best deal possible for Newcastle.