There have been key developments in Manchester United’s pursuit of Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth. Manchester United have made Dan Ashworth the club’s number one target for sporting director under the Ineos revolution. According to The Athletic, Dan Ashworth has now told Newcastle he wants to leave to join Manchester United. The report states Newcastle have now placed Ashworth on gardening leave, meaning he is no longer carrying out his role for them. READ MORE: Who is Dan Ashworth? Meet the man who could be set to transform Manchester United Newcastle demands for Dan AshworthNewcast…