Arsenal ‘consider move’ for Ashworth to replace Edu after shock Man Utd exit
Arsenal have add Dan Ashworth to a shortlist of. Candidates to replace. Edu as sporting director after his shock exit from Man Utd.
Arsenal confirm on November 4 that Edu had hand in his resignation as the. Gunners’ sporting director, bringing to end his five-year spell at the. Emirates Stadium which start as the club’s technical director before a promotion in November 2022.
His decision to quit Arsenal came as a shock to everyone, including Gunners boss. Mikel Arteta, who had built an excellent relationship with the. Brazilian in the process of building a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League.
Real Socied director of football Roberto Olabe has among the people link with replacing. Edu at Arsenal, while there is also interest in Paris Saint-Germain football advisor Luis Campos.
Arsenal have add Ashworth ‘to a list of possible candidates for their vacant sporting director position’ as they ‘consider a move’ after his departure from Old Trafford.
Man Utd and Ashworth part company by https://ufabet999.app“mutual consent” on. Sunday despite rumours that the sporting director’s exit was fuell by disagreements.
A short Man Utd statement read: “Dan Ashworth will be leaving his role as Sporting Director of Manchester United by mutual agreement.
“We would like to thank Dan for his work and support during a transitional period for the club and wish him well for the future.”
Ashworth has previously worke with Arsenal managing director Richard Garlick at current. Championship side West Bromwich Albion and that could work in his favour if he’s interest in the Gunners sporting director role.
‘Sources added that the pair enjoyed a close working relationship at the time. Garlick is now leading Arsenal’s search for a sporting director after Edu resigned from his position last month.’
‘With January expect to be a quiet month for Arsenal barring any unforeseen injuries or market. Opportunities, the club do not feel under any urgent pressure to replace. Edu — who is on gardening leave for six months — but. Ashworth’s availability is of clear interest given both his pedigree and prior history with Garlick.
United declin to confirm whether Ashworth had plac on gardening leave or if there. Was any other legal issue preventing him from taking another job.
‘Edu’s successor will be select by an executive team including Garlick, manager Mikel Arteta, board member Tim Lewis and co-chair Josh Kroenke.
‘Sources have told ESPN that Arsenal will continue to follow a diligent process in terms of narrowing down candidates and identifying the right personality profile before formally approaching any individual.