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Director of football Steve Walsh has raided Leicester City for a new scout.

The Everton transfer chief has added Scandinavian talent spotter Ole Nielsen to the Blues’ network.

Everton had been without a regular presence in that part of Europe following Bryan King’s move to Aston Villa in January.

But it now appears as though Walsh has moved to fill the gap with Nielsen.

Nielsen is quoted as saying: “After five excellent years at Leicester City I am pleased to have the opportunity to come to Everton and new challenges.

“I am proud that Everton have chosen to look my way when they had to find a scout to cover Scandinavia.

“It’s no secret that I have a close friendship and knowledge of Steve Walsh, who I’ve worked with previously in both Newcastle and Leicester, so that way there will be no major changes in the daily workflow.

“Walshy knows me and knows how I work, also I already know some of the other scouts in Everton.”