Newcastle United will rebuff any attempts from other clubs to lure away sporting director Dan Ashworth.
The chief is being linked to a similar post at Manchester United in the coming months.
With Sir Jim Ratcliffe set to invest in a 25 percent stake in the Old Trafford club, changes are afoot at United.
United will be reaching out to sporting director candidates after Ratcliffe assumes control of matters related to the team.
The i states that Ashworth is one of those candidates that would interest United significantly.
However, the Magpies have no interest in losing Ashworth, given his work so far with boss Eddie Howe.
United are also targeting Paul Mitchell for the post, according to The Mail.