EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle ready to appoint Eddie Howe's nephew Andy into a leading recruitment position within the new Magpies set-up

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Newcastle are set to hand manager Eddie Howe's nephew Andy a senior recruitment position as part of the club's transfer revamp.

As Sportsmail revealed, the Premier League strugglers are in advanced talks with Andy, who left his position as Bournemouth's head of first team domestic player scouting after 10 years with the club.

Newcastle's new owners have been working behind the scenes to improve their recruitment.  

Eddie Howe's (pictured) nephew Andy is in talks over a recruitment role with Newcastle 

Andy Howe's (right) appointment at Newcastle is expected to be imminent with talks advanced

Andy Howe’s appointment is viewed as an important step. 

The club recently appointed former Reading and Celtic transfer guru Nicky Hammond to take up a consultancy role on a short-term basis. 

Although Hammond is not understood to have a direct role in player identification he is said to be key in assessing the valuations of potential signings to ensure the new owners are not being over-charged.

Co-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi is taking a lead role alongside Eddie Howe and head of recruitment Steve Nickson in negotiating deals during the transfer window.

The club are identifying a new long-term director of football and want to add further expertise to their recruitment and negotiating team. 

Newcastle recorded a vital 1-0 win over Leeds on Saturday thanks to Jonjo Shelvey's goal

Andy Howe, who worked under his uncle at Bournemouth as the club's head of first-team domestic player scouting, is leaving the Championship high-fliers and is expected to rejoin his family member on Tyneside.

Talks over a move to Newcastle are understood to be at an advanced stage and the expectancy is that Andy Howe will be appointed imminently.

Howe announced his departure from Bournemouth on social media over the weekend, writing: 'After an amazing 10 years within Bournemouth's recruitment department, I've decided it's time for my next challenge.

'As a Bournemouth lad, and a Bournemouth supporter this club has been a part of my life from the very beginning and will always hold a special place in my heart. 

The squad are now in Saudi Arabia for a training camp with next match not until February 8

'The 10 years have flown by but what a 10 years it has been!! The journey has been incredible and like everyone else I'm proud to have played a part in that journey. I want to thank everyone within the football club from past to present but more importantly to wish the club continued success.'   

Newcastle are 18th in the Premier League standings after their 1-0 victory away to Leeds at the weekend, thanks to a goal from Jonjo Shelvey.

They are a point from safety and have a game in hand on 17th-place Norwich. 

Newcastle headed out to Saudi Arabia on Sunday for a training camp, with their next match not until February 8 against Everton.