Arsenal might launch the offensive to land 53-year-old English transfer guru Dan Ashworth to replace Edu after his sudden departure from Manchester United.
According to a report by ESPN, Dan Ashworth is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are scouring the market for a new sporting director after losing Edu Gaspar, who will soon join Nottingham Forest. So, the 53-year-old former Manchester United transfer guru has emerged as a target for the North London club.
Dan Ashworth and his career so far
Dan Ashworth is one of the most highly-respected transfer gurus in the world. The Englishman could not enjoy a fruitful professional career and has played a role behind the scenes for over two decades. He started as academy director at Peterborough United in 2000 before enjoying stints with Cambridge United and West Bromwich Albion.
The 53-year-old first rose in prominence during his spell with FA as the director of elite development, joining them in 2012. Since then, Ashworth has embarked on stints with Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United, and Manchester United. However, his latest spell did not last long, ending earlier this month.
Manchester United parted ways with the English transfer guru after only five months after chasing him for nearly half a year. With Ashworth leaving his role at Manchester United, he has become highly sought-after in the market, with Arsenal among his prospective suitors.
Reunion with Richard Garlick at Arsenal soon?
Arsenal will dip into the market for a new sporting director after Edu Gaspar called time on his productive and fruitful stint at the North London club. Since then, several candidates, including Roberto Olabe, have emerged on Arsenal’s radar, with Ashworth also a viable target for the North London outfit.
The Englishman has been on Arsenal’s radar for a long time, and his sudden departure from Manchester United will have excited the Gunners amid their search for a new sporting director. While Ashworth’s reputation has suffered a blow, he remains highly regarded in the market.
Arsenal’s managing director Richard Garlick shares a healthy relationship with Ashworth after their time together at West Bromwich Albion. So, it will be interesting to see if the 53-year-old English transfer guru joins Arsenal after his unexpected exit from Manchester United. Meanwhile, the Red Devils have several candidates on their radar to replace Ashworth.