West Brom academy manager Mark Harrison is set to move to Aston Villa.
The Express & Star says Harrison has been in charge of the Baggies academy for 13 years and during his time at the club it has regularly punched above its weight.
Under his guidance the academy has produced playing talent such as Saido Berahino, Kemar Roofe, Tyler Roberts, Izzy Brown, Romaine Sawyers, Rekeem Harper and Sam Field.
Last season, Albion boasted more England youth internationals than Manchester United and Liverpool.
Their under-18s reached the FA Youth Cup semi-final for the first time in 41 years with a team predominantly from Birmingham and the Black Country.
Harrison will take up the running of Villa's academy at Bodymoor Heath, replacing Sean Kimberley, who has held the role since 2014.