The two clubs announced last night that an agreement had been struck over compensation for Ashworth to make the move to Old Trafford.
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The deal had appeared at a bitter deadlock as Newcastle were insisting on £20m to release Ashworth from his contract, with United only offering £3m.
The Sun says Newcastle made the first move last week, with concerns over the Profit & Sustainability rules. Eventually after a weekend of negotiations a compromise fee of £6-8m was settled.
The deal means Ashworth can now begin his new job immediately.