Dan Ashworth 'suggested four managers' to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United including an interim option before his shock departure.
Ashworth was relieved of his duties at Man United following showdown talks with chief executive Omar Berrada after the club's crushing home defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe signed off on the 53-year-old's dismissal as he was reportedly left 'infuriated' with his comments over Erik ten Hag.
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A name has emerged to replace Ashworth since his Old Trafford exit.
According to The Athletic, the 'signs of disharmony were detectable' when Man United were tasked with replacing Ten Hag, who was sacked in October.
Ratcliffe wanted to hear ideas from the man he had sanctioned spending around £2.5 million to bring in from Newcastle United.
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Per the report, he did not provide clear, compelling arguments for who to appoint.
Ashworth wanted a manager with Premier League experience and suggested Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, Fulham head coach Marco Silva, Brentford gaffer Thomas Frank as well as Graham Potter, who was mentioned as an interim option until the end of the season.
Ratcliffe wanted more 'decisiveness' and a 'dynamic appointment'. He desired a candidate who was capable of 'shouldering the enormous responsibility' and 'scrutiny' that comes with leading Man United.
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Ruben Amorim was ultimately appointed and Ashworth had 'little input' on selecting him as Man United's new head coach.
Berrada had a major influence on the Portuguese landing the job and it was him who flew to Lisbon to negotiate face-to-face with Sporting president Frederico Varandas.
Ashworth leaves Man United with the club languishing in 13th place in the Premier League table.
The Red Devils were condemned to their sixth league defeat of the season following their 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest last Saturday.
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Amorim's side resume their Europa League campaign on Thursday before facing cross-town rivals Manchester City on Sunday.
Topics: Manchester United, Football
Nasir Jabbar