Tottenham academy chief Chris Perkins has left to join Arsenal.
Perkins was emerging talent manager at Spurs but left last month to take the role of professional development phase scout within the Arsenal academy set-up.
His move across north London will further bolster Arsenal’s academy operation, which is headed up by former defender Per Mertesacker.
Perkins is experienced, having previously worked as head of academy recruitment at both Derby and Everton.
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He is most revered for his work at Derby, where he helped a number of young players make the jump from academy to first-team football.
Everton had expressed an interest in hiring Perkins again but he has decided on the switch to Arsenal.
The Gunners are committed to bringing academy players through at Emirates Stadium.
Part of Edu’s role change from technical director to sporting director was so the academy and first-team set-ups at Arsenal were more aligned.
