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Arsenal target ex-Man United’s sporting director Ashworth to replace Edu

Dan Ashworth has emerged as a potential target for Premier League club Arsenal’s vacant sporting director role.

This is primarily due to his good relationship with Arsenal managing director Richard Garlick, and having suddenly become available after leaving Manchester United.

The duo worked together at West Brom until Ashworth joined the Football Association in 2012 and have maintained a friendship since.

Ashworth’s departure from United on Sunday, after five months in charge, has seen his name added to the list of candidates to replace Edu at the Emirates.

However, it is premature to view Ashworth as the front-runner in a process the club are taking their time to consider and implement.

Edu’s former assistant Jason Ayto has stepped up as interim sporting director and is also viewed as a candidate for the role full-time.

Arsenal consider PSG’s Campos to replace Edu

Outgoing Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabe is another name in the frame, due to his good relationship with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

PSG’s Luis Campos is another name under consideration, Sky Sports reported.

Arsenal are not in a rush to appoint someone before the upcoming January transfer window and are more likely to have someone in place with a view to next summer.

The Gunners are considering their medium-to-long-term strategy and who, therefore, would suit the club and the task of leading them forward.

Edu resigned as sporting director in November to take up a role overseeing Evangelos Marinakis’ group of clubs, which includes Nottingham Forest.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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