HITC understands that Manchester United are ready to push ahead with their plans to lure Newcastle United’s Dan Ashworth to Old Trafford. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority takeover of United is nearing conclusion after the latest hurdle was taken with the Premier League granting their approval to INEOS buying 25 per cent of the club – a decision approved by the league’s new Independent Oversight Panel. A Premier League statement read: “Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition of 25 per cent of Manchester United FC, and further investment of $300 million in the club, has been approved by the Premier League B…
