Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth could be set for Manchester United in the coming months.
The Magpies are attempting to convince their recruitment guru to stay for the long-term.
However, the Manchester Evening News claims the lure of the Red Devils is too hard to resist.
Ashworth has been promised a major role by Sir Jim Ratcliffe as part of his Man United revamp project.
The two clubs are set for talks that could result in the sporting director making the move.
However, the Red Devils would have to pay a hefty fee and Ashworth would have to sit out a period of gardening leave.