There is an approach from the Red Devils, which has been confirmed by investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
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The British billionaire, who has bought 27.7% of the club, told the BBC on Ashworth: "I think Dan Ashworth is a 10/10 sporting director - one of the best around.
He would be very good for Manchester United. It is understandable that somebody like Dan would see the Manchester United job as a very interesting challenge at this stage of his career.
"Ultimately, you can't really criticise Dan for looking at maybe the most coveted job in football as a sporting director - particularly with the challenge at Manchester United.
What doesn't make sense is for Dan Ashworth to be sat doing nothing for 18 months."