And ina shock twist, it could see him employed by Newcastle's owners, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in Saudi Arabia.
Ashworth is believed to be talking over assume the role of sporting director at Al-Nassr, a prominent Saudi Pro League team.
PIF are the majority owners of Al-Nassr, as well as two other Saudi teams. Al-Nassr boasts an impressive squad with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Jhon Duran, Aymeric Laporte, and Sadio Mane, all plying their trade in Riyadh.
Ashworth may soon be entrusted with overseeing Al-Nassr's ...