Dan Ashworth's availability could be an interesting twist as Arsenal continue their search for a new sporting director. Ashworth left his role as Manchester United's sporting director after only five months on Monday,

Dan Ashworth left Newcastle for Manchester United in a deal that soured, and Arsenal icon Martin Keown has warned the Gunners over potentially appointing the sporting director

Dan Ashworths name has come up with Arsenal because of his good relationship with managing director Richard Garlick and his sudden departure from Manchester United, just five months after being appointed sporting director;