"Big News: Important Manchester United Figure to Leave the Club Soon, Two New Names on the Horizon"
According to The Athletic, John Murtough, the chief of Manchester United, is expected to leave Old Trafford this week as INEOS brings about changes. Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox are likely to join the club as part of these changes.
Murtough has served the club in various roles for the past ten years, but he is now moving on. Ashworth will be directly replacing him, coming from Newcastle. Wilcox will also have a role at the club, but the final agreement with his current employers, Southampton, is still pending.
It is uncertain what Murtough's next steps will be, but considering his previous experience at Everton and Fulham, there may be other opportunities for him in the future.
Once the new board is established, it will be interesting to see what other changes occur at Manchester United. Ashworth and Wilcox might consider bringing in a new manager, especially after the team's unconvincing performances under Erik ten Hag this season.
Murtough's departure will likely be seen positively by many United fans, as there has been a period of significant underachievement at the club during his tenure. According to The Athletic, Murtough played a significant role in hiring Ten Hag as the manager, a decision that has not yielded favorable results. Additionally, he has been involved in expensive transfers, such as Antony, Mason Mount, and Andre Onana, who have not lived up to expectations.
United fans are hopeful that a revamped board, consisting of Ashworth and Wilcox, can help the club improve its recruitment process and catch up with rival teams.