West Ham United are planning to lure Leonardo away from AC Milan to become the club's new football director.
Former AC Milan and Valencia star Leonardo would be a surprise appointment but West Ham approached him for his contacts in South America - and he speaks perfect English.
Gudmundsson wants a director of football to work alongside Curbishley to oversee transfers, negotiations and scouting.
Magnusson was taking a hands-on role but after a string of expensive signings and huge contracts he has taken a backward step and the club want to install a new man. Curbishley insists he has no problem with the plan.
