Newcastle United supporters have been giving their reactions to the claim that Dan Ashworth could be set for a role at St. James’ Park.
According to The Athletic, Ashworth’s club Brighton have given him permission to speak to the Magpies about potentially becoming the club’s next director of football.
Brighton don’t want to lose Ashworth, who has been responsible for some shrewd recruitment at the Amex Stadium in recent times.
The 50-year-old is highly regarded, and is currently on a rolling contract with the south coast club.
Recently, Amanda Staveley hired Nicky Hammond on a temporary basis to help with January recruitment.
Nolan Partners were also drafted in to help find a new director of football.
Newcastle are facing an absolutely huge January.
The club have made an awful start to the 2021/22 season and are currently second-bottom in the Premier League.
The squad has a few good players but largely, it is really lacking quality. Especially defensive quality.
Since the takeover went through the club have been linked with many players. Lots would potentially make a difference for the Magpies, but it is about identifying who will fit into Eddie Howe’s way of playing, and how can hit the ground running.
Newcastle fans react to Dan Ashworth director of football links
On social media, some fans have been giving their opinions about Dan Ashworth potentially coming into the club.
Brighton have made some cracking signings on his watch since he came to the club in 2019.
It seems many Newcastle fans would trust him to come in and do a good job concluding deals for new players in January.
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