By CHRIS WHEELER
Published: 13:03 EST, 11 December 2024 | Updated: 13:03 EST, 11 December 2024
Jason Wilcox has stepped into Dan Ashworth’s role at Manchester United going into the January transfer window following the club’s shock decision to sack their sporting director.
An email sent to staff on Wednesday made it clear that Wilcox, who has been United’s technical director since April, will fill Ashworth’s shoes for the time being and is the point of contact for the scouting department on any recruitment matters.
The club’s interim director of recruitment Christopher Vivell is also expected to take a more prominent role after Ashworth was axed by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe just five months into the job.
Mail Sport revealed that United will not target a like-for-like replacement for Ashworth – who was discussing deals as recently as last week – but could make another executive appointment.
Wilcox has led the talks with Paraguayan club Cerro Porteno over a deal worth around £3million for 17-year-old left-back Diego Leon. United have stepped up their pursuit amid interest from Manchester City and Arsenal.
Jason Wilcox (left) has stepped into Dan Ashworth’s role at Man United (right)
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team are weighing up whether to make another executive appointment