Dan Ashworth lasted just five months as Manchester United's sporting director before he was axed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, with the failed move costing the club a whopping £4.1million

Dan Ashworth’s hiring and ultimate departure from Manchester United cost the club £4.1million, according to the club’s latest financial results. United’s figures for the second quarter of the 2024-25 season reveal a total of £14.

The reasons behind Dan Ashworth's departure from Manchester United have been revealed after it was announced his sacking cost £4.1 million.

Dan Ashworth reportedly disagreed with Sir Jim Ratcliffe about who should replace Erik ten Hag - and Eddie Howe was a potential target.

Parting way with the Dutchman and his staff had already set the club back £10.4 million ($13.1 million) and Manchester United's second quarter fillings confirmed exceptional costs relating to the exit of "Ten Hag and various members of football staff" are now at £14.5 million ($18.3 million).

Manchester United’s decision to target Joshua Zirkzee in the summer was reportedly “driven” by former sporting director Dan Ashworth and the club’s recruitment team – not Erik ten

Man Utd have released their accounts for the final three months of 2024 and it includes details of the pay-offs for Erik ten Hag and Dan Ashworth.

A Manchester United supporters 39; group says fans must not pay the price for the club 39;s financial mismanagement after the Red Devils announced revenues decreased by 12% in the last financial quarter .

Manchester United are trying hard to cut costs and raise matchday revenue - their latest accounts underline why

Manchester United spent more than £4 million on the hiring and firing of sporting director Dan Ashworth, their latest financial accounts have revealed.

It has now been revealed just how much Manchester United paid to Dan Ashworth in compensation. The quarterly update on Manchester United financials making this information public. Dan Ashworth was paid a staggering £4.