This. Going for Ashworth indicated Ratcliffe is aiming to completely restructure the place. Whether they can do it without breaching PSR I'm not sure, but the aim is surely to rip up the squad and start again. Potter's reputation might not satisfy the fans but it'd be surprising if Ashworth's...
I’ve got a feeling Potter will end up there. Maybe Utd are just waiting to get Ashworth through the door. It would seem logical for them to work together again and GP reportedly turning down a club of Ajax’s stature suggests he has something lined up.