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Manchester United could be set to lose one of their top directors as Newcastle come knocking for a replacement for CEO Darren Eales.
Last year, the two Premier League clubs were linked in controversy as then Newcastle United Sporting Director Dan Ashworth made it known, albeit secretly, that he wanted to move to Old Trafford, holding talks with Omar Berrada.
After £2 million was paid by Manchester United to compensate Newcastle for losing their sporting director, Ashworth was appointed at Old Trafford, although his tenure didn’t last long.
Five month later and the inaugural sporting director was sacked, with Ashworth feeling side-lined from big decisions like Erik ten Hag’s successor.
Whilst Ashworth wanted Gareth Southgate, Sir Dave Brailsford and Omar Berrada wanted Ruben Amorim, ultimately going with the Portuguese manager.
Now, a high ranking member of staff is due to go the other way as United Chief Operating Officer Collette Roche is being considered for the Chief Executive role with The Magpies.
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Newcastle United shortlist Collette Roche for Chief Executive Officer role
The Telegraph has reported Roche is a candidate to succeed Eales who is stepping down after being diagnosed with blood cancer last September.
Eales is sent to continue in the role until someone else is appointed, with former Arenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham also being considered.
However, this isn’t the first Premier League side to be after Roche, as the COO was considered for the Everton CEO role before Angus Kinnear was appointed with a start date of June.
Roche has been increasingly hands on with the club, especially after Ashworth’s departure, being a key figure in delivering the £50 million Carrington refurbishment and with the £2 billion new stadium project.
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