Nottingham Forest sporting director Ross Wilson has agreed to become the new sporting director of Newcastle United, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.
Newcastle have been without one since Paul Mitchell left St James’ Park in June and have been trying to bring in a replacement.
Newcastle struggled in the transfer market during the summer transfer window, and manager Eddie Howe will be glad to have Wilson at the club.
Apart from his work as the sporting director at Forest and Rangers, the Scottish football executive also worked as director of football operations at Southampton and Huddersfield Town.
Wilson helped Rangers win the Scottish Premiership title in 2020-21 – their first in a decade.
Newcastle are looking to establish themselves as regular challengers for major silverware on both the domestic and continental fronts.
They were initially linked with former Arsenal assistant sporting director Jason Ayto, but he joined Brighton & Hove Albion last month.
Wilson is now expected to succeed Mitchell, and the Magpies will hope he helps improve their fortunes on and off the pitch.
They have not had plenty of luck with their recent sporting directors, with Dan Ashworth leaving for Manchester United after just two years. Mitchell spent less than a year in the role.
Newcastle have started the new campaign on an average note and could look to add players to their squad in the winter transfer window..
Wilson will be desperate to hit the ground running, and fans will hope their manager and incoming sporting director will have a smooth relationship.
