West Ham eye Newcastle United transfer supremo, role to change after Max Hahn exit

West Ham United are moving to try and replace Max Hahn after his departure.

The Hammers' relegation hasn't served them well at this early stage of the summer.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side fell into the Championship on the final day of the season and that has sparked change at the London Stadium.

Head of technical recruitment and analysis Hahn moved on as part of that after just two years in E20.

He initially joined to work alongside then-technical director Tim Steidten, but was afforded more seniority when the German moved on.

Hahn has now followed suit and departed East London, with the Irons looking to Newcastle United to find an alternative.

Newcastle recruitment ace Steve Nickson on West Ham radar

With David Sullivan stepping away, there is an increased responsibility on the transfer staff to make their own moves.

The claret and blue faithful have been calling for that for many years and look set to get their wish.

Hahn leaving affords the Hammers to find a new recruitment chief with initial reports suggesting that someone with knowledge of the Championship wanted.

The Newcastle Chronicle reported on Monday that West Ham are keen on the Magpies' Steve Nickson.

He is believed to be on the radar at the London Stadium and could be given a bigger remit and more responsibility in the transfer market.

The talent spotter would be given the brief of helping the Irons back to the Premier League as soon as possible.

Why do West Ham want Nickson?

The former scout now finds himself at the centre of the scouting department at St James' Park, having worked with their ex-transfer chiefs Dan Ashworth and Paul Mitchell.

He initially joined the Magpies as an academy talent scout with a view to signing young players who could be sold further down the line for a

There have been a number of excellent signings under his watch in the North-East, with Bruno Guimaraes being the pick of the bunch.

His potential departure would be seen as a major blow to Eddie Howe's side based on his work in the market.

That proves how excellent of a move this swoop could be for West Ham if they can get a move over the line.