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Arsenal set sights on Dan Ashworth after his shock early departure at Man Utd as Gunners seek to fill sporting director void left by Edu

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<p>Edu’s <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/edu-set-leave-role-arsenal-sporting-director-significant-blow-mikel-arteta-gunners/bltd4c316c45a89fe78#cs98d9f2f3e44d9ff6" target="_blank">resignation, announced last month,</a> sent shockwaves through Arsenal. Sources indicate that he has agreed to lead Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis' multi-club group, marking a significant career shift. Jason Ayto, Arsenal’s assistant technical director, has stepped up temporarily, supported by managing director Richard Garlick. The team is expected to oversee operations through the January transfer window. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>According to<a href="https://www.espn.in/football/story/_/id/42888284/arsenal-eye-ex-man-utd-sporting-director-ashworth-sources" target="_blank"> <em>ESPN</em></a>, Ashworth’s availability has piqued Arsenal’s interest. The 53-year-old recently<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/dan-ashworth-leaves-man-utd-after-only-five-months-as-sporting-director-in-shock-blow-to-ineos-rebuild/blt28ec9db3deac5d41" target="_blank"> parted ways with United after a brief five-month stint</a> with reports suggesting that his departure stemmed from conflicts with senior figures at the club, tarnishing his tenure. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Notably, Ashworth has a prior working relationship with Garlick. The pair collaborated at West Bromwich Albion, where Ashworth served as technical director and Garlick was the club’s legal director-secretary. Garlick later succeeded Ashworth as sporting and technical director in 2013 when Ashworth left for the FA. Their past association is believed to be a significant factor in Arsenal’s interest in bringing Ashworth on board.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Garlick is spearheading the search for Edu’s successor, working closely with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, board member Tim Lewis, and co-chair Josh Kroenke. The executive team is committed to a thorough and deliberate selection process, focusing on identifying candidates who align with Arsenal’s vision and culture. While there is no immediate urgency to fill the position, the club aims to secure a candidate who can build on Edu’s work and help Arsenal maintain their upward trajectory.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Arsenal set sights on Dan Ashworth after his shock early departure at Man Utd as Gunners seek to fill sporting director void left by Edu | Goal.com

Arsenal have reportedly set sights on Dan Ashworth as Edu&apos;s replacement after his shock early departure from Manchester United.