After two months of drawn-out discussions, hope still remains that Manchester United can have Dan Ashworth in place before the summer transfer window opens. The former Brighton, West Brom and FA chief quickly emerged as one of the club’s top priorities following the confirmation of Ineos’ long-awaited takeover on Boxing Day. The admiration between Sir Dave Brailsford and Dan Ashworth goes both ways, and it feels like a case of when rather than if the pair end up working together behind the scenes at Old Trafford. “Dan Ashworth is clearly one of top sporting directors in the world,” new Manches…