Everton lose key recruitment chief

Chris Perkins had been at Everton for 18 months but has decided to join Tottenham Hotspur

Everton are actively looking for a new Head of Academy Recruitment after Tottenham Hotspur raided the club.

Chris Perkins, who was only appointed to the role in March of last year, is leaving his position in the Blues' recruitment department to take up a role with Spurs.
Perkins, who forged his reputation during five-and-a-half years at Derby County's Academy, is said to be on gardening leave as his move to Tottenham goes through.

And Everton, who have performed a major shake-up of the club's recruitment department in the last 18 months, are now searching for Perkins' replacement.