Arsenal have added Dan Ashworth to a list of possible candidates for their vacant sporting director position following his sudden departure from Manchester United, sources have told ESPN.

Dan Ashworth’s relationship with Arsenal managing director Richard Garlick could see him enter the frame for the sporting director role at the north London club. Ashworth was sacked as Manchester United’s sporting director this weekend,

Arsenal are exploring Dan Ashworth as a potential sporting director, aiming to maintain their rise in the Premier League.