Newcastle United have added former Poland assistant manager Kamil Potrykus to their scouting staff.

The Magpies are pushing ahead with a varied and deep recruitment staff to attract the best young players in the world.

One of their moves is to bring in Potrykus, who may have a lot of knowledge about youngsters from his nation.

Potrykus was at Arka Gdynia before the national team, working in both a scouting role and as the club's head of marketing at one stage.

“After nearly a decade working alongside manager Czesław Michniewicz, and achieving practically everything possible in Poland as an assistant manager and head of analysis, I felt it was the right moment to put my expertise to the test," Potrykus told Forbes.

“Despite Michniewicz' offer of further collaboration and an opportunity from Saudi Arabia, I yearned to challenge myself in one of the most competitive leagues, the Premier League.

“For months, I went through an intricate recruitment journey at NUFC. I was meticulously assessed by a diverse group of professionals, including members from the HR department, the Head of Recruitment, and the Sporting Director. Every phase of this process was thorough, reflecting the club's commitment to excellence.

“While there was interest from several other Premier League clubs, the professionalism and family atmosphere at Newcastle ultimately influenced my decision to officially join the club at the start of July, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in my career.

“Newcastle United is an incredible football club and I'm delighted to be joining at this very exciting time. I would like to sincerely thank the Club for their trust in making me part of a team that is helping the club grow and achieve long-term success."