Newcastle United are set to appoint Ross Wilson as their new sporting director and are in talks with Nottingham Forest over a compensation package, according to reports.
Daily Mail Sport exclusively revealed in June that Wilson was among the names in the frame to succeed Paul Mitchell in the crucial role at St James' Park.
Wilson, 41, has been Forest’s sporting director and chief football officer since 2023 having previously held similar roles at Rangers and Southampton.
He is well thought of within the game and is seen as a professional operator.