Newcastle chief scout Graham Carr has departed from the club with mutual consent.

Carr, who was responsible for identifying players likes of Yohan Cabaye, Mathieu Debuchy, Moussa Sissoko and Papiss Cisse, had joined the Magpies at the end of 2009-10 season.

Managing Director Lee Charnley said: "It has been my pleasure to work with Graham over the last seven years as both a colleague and a friend. He can count some of Newcastle's most successful players in recent years as his 'finds'.

"Everyone connected with Newcastle United wishes Graham the very best for the future."

A Newcastle United statement said: "The club is now reviewing its scouting operation and will make an announcement on any further changes in due course."