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Amid profit and sustainability pressures, one of Newcastle United’s most important figures is being linked with a move away. But it is not Toon talisman Bruno Guimaraes, nor is it club record signing Alexander Isak. Instead, it is someone behind the scenes at St James’ Park. Newcastle United Sporting Director Dan Ashworth has been a target for Manchester United for months now, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe eager for him to lead his renaissance at Old Trafford. The British billionaire’s partial takeover of Manchester United is now official, and it appears that the Red Devils are now pushing ahead with…