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

United have been told they "hired the wrong guy" in Ashworth with the true reasons behind his exit explained and with the summer signing INEOS never wanted in the first place also being revealed

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

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