Ex-England star Lianne Sanderson has told Dan Ashworth to sell four Manchester United players if appointed as sporting director.

Following the approval of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's minority takeover, Ashworth is on the Red Devils' radar to fill the position, however no formal club-to-club talks have yet taken place.

Ashworth is at the top of Man United's list to fill the sporting director roleCredit: Getty

Should Newcastle's current sporting director take the role at Old Trafford, he would undoubtedly be tasked with a huge challenge in rebuildi