Gilles Grimandi is set to enjoy a promotion at Arsenal.
The Daily Mail says Grimandi will see his influence grow following the departure of long-term chief scout Steve Rowley.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has leant increasingly on Grimandi in recent seasons in his search for new talent.
However, doubts are emerging over the future of Spain-based scout Francis Cagigao, who was central to the captures of Cesc Fabregas and Hector Bellerin among others.
Cagigao, it is understood, is being targeted by a number of rival clubs, calling his position at Arsenal into question.
Arsenal have named Borussia Dortmund scout Sven Mislintat as their new head of recruitment highlighting their expansion.