Everton confirm 'skilled specialist' Hammond's switch from United

Everton have described Nick Hammond as a “skilled specialist” after finally confirming the former Leeds United transfer consultant's role in their new management structure.

- by Graham Smyth

Elland Road saw the departure of CEO Angus Kinnear at the end of the season as he took charge at Bramley-Moore Dock and it was reported that Hammond would go with him to work for The Toffees.

A statement from Leeds' Premier League rivals has confirmed his part in their new team as they move away from a director of football model 'in favour of a football leadership team made of specialists in technical development, football operations, talent ID, data analytics and player trading'.

The statement said: "Following a comprehensive recruitment process, the Club has appointed Nick Cox as Technical Director, James Smith as Director of Scouting and Recruitment, Chris Howarth to direct the Club's football strategy and analytics operations and Nick Hammond to lead the Club's player trading activity.