Man United transfer news live exits confirmed as Man Utd 'close' to Dan Ashworth appointment

June 30 has become a key date in the Premier League calendar as clubs look to work within the league's Profitability and Sustainability (PSR) rules.

That date has now passed and so there's every chance the transfer market could spark into life over the coming days. There was hope that Everton's precarious financial position could help United secure a cut-price deal for Jarrad Branthwaite. The Reds had a bid of £35m plus £8m in add-ons rejected last month.

Erik ten Hag is keen to bolster his centre-back options and is also in the market for a midfielder and a striker. Manuel Ugarte has been linked with an Old Trafford switch but any move could depend on whether United can sell Casemiro.

In terms of strikers, Joshua Zirkzee continues to be mentioned as a target for the club. The Dutchman scored 11 league goals last season as Bologna finished fifth in Serie A.

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With the deal to bring Ashworth to Old Trafford looking near to its conclusion, the Magpies have already been backed for placing such a high price tag on the sporting director.

Speaking recently on talkSPORT, Simon Jordan said:

I think Newcastle are well within their rights to say: 'No, I don't think so, we've invested in this person, we had the vision, you've seen the vision now that it's arrived.' If you want Dan Ashworth it's a really easy fix, Jim. Write a cheque out.

According to ESPN, United are close to hiring Dan Ashworth as their sporting director.

It is believed Newcastle, who were holding out for approximately £20m for Ashworth, are close to agreeing a settlement with the Reds to allow their chief to join United.

It is hoped that an arbitration hearing will now be avoided to bring