Eddie Howe says he is confident that Dan Ashworth is committed to Newcastle in the long-term amid interest from Manchester United.
The sporting director is the preferred choice of incoming Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the man to oversee wholesale change at Old Trafford, and there has been no move to kill the links from Ashworth’s end.
Howe addressed the issue on Friday, as he said: ‘Of course I've spoken to Dan, but not necessarily about that.
'It's very difficult to comment on speculation, whether that be a player or someone in Dan's position.