Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Dan Ashworth ‘will cost United more than £20m’, Shaw injury latest, De Gea EXCLUSIVE

DAN ASHWORTH will reportedly be prevented from becoming Manchester United’s new director of football until 2026 unless Newcastle are paid more than £20million in compensation.

The 52-year-old has told the Toon that he wants to leave the club amid interest from the Red Devils, according to reports.

Meanwhile, Man Utd have suffered a huge injury blow as Luke Shaw hobbled off against Luton on Sunday afternoon.

Elsewhere, David de Gea is focusing on staying in Spain to play in LaLiga to end his football exile, SunSport can exclusively reveal.

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