Overview

• Multiple outlets report Ross Wilson has agreed to take the Newcastle sporting director job, though neither club has announced the move.
• Newcastle and Nottingham Forest are in advanced discussions over a compensation package to release Wilson from his contract at the City Ground.
• The potential appointment has support from Newcastle’s majority owners PIF, and Eddie Howe is said to welcome working with Wilson.
• Newcastle have been without a sporting director since May and newly installed CEO David Hopkinson is reshaping the club’s football leadership.
• Newcastle intend to address key contract talks for Sandro Tonali, Tino Livramento and Sven Botman once the hire is completed, with one report suggesting Wilson could start next week.