The full story of why Sir Jim Ratcliffe wanted Dan Ashworth out of Man United - and why he could now end up at Arsenal: THE SAMI MOKBEL COLUMN

Dan Ashworth's sacking as Manchester United sporting director came amid concerns from his bosses that he lacked a clear vision for the club’s head coach position. Manchester United parted ways with Dan Ashworth just five months after he joined Man United's bosses felt Ashworth lacked a clear vision over the club’s head coach position Ashworth is understood to have tentatively recommended a move for former Chelsea manager Graham Potter and Newcastle boss Eddie Howe after Ten Hag's sacking at United Despite his early exit at Old Trafford, Ashworth’s reputation remains strong and he is likely to have no shortage of options moving forward. Ashworth has a long standing relationship with the Gunners’ managing director Richard Garlick His main competitors in the race to replace Edu at Arsenal is Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabe, who is believed to be Arteta's preferred choice for the position Ruben Amorim has already endured a difficult start at Man United, losing his last two matches No progress made on Partey extension Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey’s future is uncertain with no significant progress made on a new contract - and just 20 days until he can sign a deal elsewhere. Former Blues manager Potter was the leading contender to replace West Ham head coach Julen Lopetegui this week had the Hammers lost against Wolves on Monday night Fortunately for Lopetegui, his West Ham won 2-1 against Gary O'Neil and Wolves Serafino’s unlikely Bromley broker Filipe Morais, best remembered for scoring in Bradford’s FA Cup giant-killing of Chelsea in 2015, helped broker American businessman Anthony Serafino’s buy-in at League Two side Bromley this week.