Manchester United finally reach agreement with Dan Ashworth and Newcastle will join immediately as new sporting director

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Newcastle to appoint Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director, talkSPORT understands.

The deal will allow Ashworth to begin his new role at Old Trafford with immediate effect.

Newcastle and Man United have finally reached an agreement on a compensation package after four months of negotiations to help Newcastle comply with PSR rules.

Ashworth has been on gardening leave after telling Newcastle he wanted to take up his Manchester United opportunity.

The two clubs have since been in negotiations over a compensation package, with Newcastle demanding up to £20m to terminate his contract at St James' Park.

Without reaching an agreement, the case was to be decided by the court of arbitration, but now it seems that the clubs have found a solution.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been keen to bring Ashworth to Old Trafford as sporting director, where he will join Jason Wilcox, who He arrived as technical director in April.

Ashworth will work alongside Erik ten Hag to strengthen the Manchester United squad for the new season.

The Dutch manager is widely expected to sign a new contract at Old Trafford, with summer signings topping the priority list ahead of the new campaign.

Despite winning the FA Cup, Manchester United finished eighth in the Premier League, a position they will want to improve.

The Red Devils will begin the new season with a home clash against Fulham on Friday 16 August.