The Toon Sporting Director was put on gardening leave this week after the Old Trafford giants made an official move. Newcastle are demanding up to £20m in compensation for losing Ashworth just 20 months into his job on Tyneside, or serve up to two years on gardening leave. New part owner Jim Ratcliffe said it was “silly” and “absurd” that Ashworth could be in contractual limbo between jobs for so long. Howe has spoken to Ashworth this week and says they remain on good terms. Asked about Ratcliffe’s comments and Newcastle’s battle for cash from Man United, Howe said: “In these situations it’s about Newcastle from our perspective.

Source: Express February 23, 2024 12:33 UTC