Man Utd takeover news LIVE: Jim Ratcliffe wants Dan Ashworth for football director job, Sancho EXIT, Van de Beek medical

DAN ASHWORTH is likely to replace John Murtough as Manchester United’s football director, according to reports.

The British billionaire will reportedly complete his 25 per cent purchase of the Red Devils ‘before Christmas’.

Meanwhile, Sancho has been offered a lifeline by RB Leipzig, but his wages are said to be a stumbling block.

Elsewhere, Donny van de Beek could finally make his way out of the club, with a medical at Eintracht Frankfurt reportedly in the offing.

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