Arsenal are set to release a clutch of their youth scouting network because of financial cutbacks as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
As many as 10 part time scouts who helped unearth talent such as Bukayo Saka, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Reiss Nelson and Emile Smith-Rowe have been informed of the news.
The recruitment staff, who were informed of the news via email, will see their contracts expire at the end the June and not be renewed.
Sportsmail understands that a host of other Gunners employees who are on employed on a contract basis are fearful for their jobs.