Newcastle United ace Dan Ashworth has given the impression to his colleagues that he will stay.

The sporting director was a target for Manchester United under the new INEOS regime.

As United chase recruitment specialists, they will have to look for alternatives to Ashworth.

The Athletic states that while the Man United offer is tempting, Ashworth may want to stay.

He has not given any indication to colleagues that he is thinking about going.

All his focus is on the work that Newcastle are doing to improve their squad in the short and long-term.