Newcastle are reportedly holding out for £15m after rejecting Manchester United’s final offer for Ashworth. Initially, Newcastle had demanded £20m in compensation for Ashworth, who made the move to St James’ Park in 2022. This figure was criticized as ‘absurd’ by Ratcliffe, who holds a 27.7% stake in the club.

United’s position is that Newcastle will need to continue paying Ashworth’s wages unless a compromise is reached. With a contract already in place with the Red Devils, the 53-year-old is in a state of uncertainty due to Newcastle’s firm stance. Meanwhile, United’s top executives consider the £2.6m fee paid by Newcastle to Brighton for Ashworth’s services as the benchmark for their negotiation.

As a result, Ashworth finds himself in limbo amidst the ongoing standoff. In addition, the text includes a note about special offers, promotions, and advertisements available to community members. If one is not interested in the community, they are free to leave at any time.

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