Manchester United says the decision to fire Erik ten Hag and the departure of Dan Ashworth as sporting director has cost the club more than $18 million.

Parting way with the Dutchman and his staff had already set the club back £10.4 million ($13.1 million) and Manchester United's second quarter fillings confirmed exceptional costs relating to the exit of "Ten Hag and various members of football staff" are now at £14.5 million ($18.3 million).

Manchester United’s latest quarterly accounts, submitted to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), have revealed the substantial financial impact of the dismissals of former manager Erik ten Hag and sporting director Dan Ashworth.