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Tottenham transfer guru Ian Broomfield is the biggest casualty in a cull of recruitment staff as the club move towards a data-driven system talent spotting model.
Mail Sport understands Broomfield, who is widely recognised as one of the best player scouts in domestic football, has been told his services are no longer required at Tottenham.
The 73-year-old has a long history with Spurs, joining the club in 2009 as chief scout under then manager Harry Redknapp and has held various senior recruitment positions with the north London club over two spells a 15 year period. His most recent title was head of scouting.
But Broomfield and at least three other scouts are leaving the club amid a change in direction from Tottenham how they will target new signings.
Johan Lange was appointed the club's technical director in October,
