Gary Neville confident Dan Ashworth could change culture at Manchester United

Dan Ashworth is a target for Manchester United (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Gary Neville believes Dan Ashworth could be an influential figure as Manchester United’s sporting director, should he make the switch from Newcastle.

United are looking to fill the vacancy with an experienced head and are understood to have picked out Ashworth, who has performed similar roles at the Football Association, Brighton and now at St James’ Park.