Newcastle in advanced talks to appoint Premier League executive - Report

Newcastle United and the sporting director position has been anything but straightforward over the past few years.

First in was Dan Ashworth, who started well then quickly had his head turned by Man Utd, seeing Paul Mitchell arrive last July following his time at Monaco.

Mitchell and Eddie Howe clearly didn't see eye to eye, and that showed just a few months ago, as the 44-year-old announced that he was departing in May, less than 12 months on from his arrival.

David Hopkinson is in as our new CEO, and it feels like our plans to replace Mitchell are finally stepping up, with talkSPORT reporting this morning that Nottingham Forest's Ross Wilson has agreed to take the job.

The 41-year-old has been tipped to land the position for several months now, with ex-Arsenal chief Jason Ayto also linked, but it's thought Wilson has a good relationship with Howe and has impressed during a thorough interview process.

TalkSPORT also state that Newcastle are now in 'advanced talks' with Nottingham Forest to complete a deal, presumably to agree a compensation package to land the 41-year-old.

Wilson's career has seen him work in several roles across the UK, starting at home club Falkirk before spells with Watford, Huddersfield, Southampton and Scottish giants Rangers, who he left before joining Forest a few years ago.