Newcastle United are set to revamp their scouting department in the coming weeks.
The Magpies are said to be on the brink of appointing former Manchester United chief global scout Marcel Bout.
Newcastle have been on the lookout for people who can give them a leg up in finding the best young players in the world.
The Magpies are working hard on developing a team that can challenge for trophies, but does not cost a fortune.
According to Dutch outlet AD Sportwereld, Bout is close to inking a deal with Newcastle.
He will become the Magpies' chief scout and take control of everyone within that scouting setup.