Manchester United are already set to take Newcastle United’s sporting director, and now their search for a new manager could have implications on Tyneside. But that is not because they want Eddie Howe to follow Dan Ashworth and swap St James’ Park for Old Trafford. The former FA chief is set to make the move, once the two parties can agree on a compensation package. It is all change at Manchester United following the partial takeover. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is now in charge of football operations, and his project to restore the Red Devils to their former glories is under way. It includes Dan Ashwor…
