Leeds United appoint former Bolton defender Gretar Steinsson as technical director after move from Spurs and announce further department changes

The Icelander, 41, a former professional in England with Bolton Wanderers, has joined the club from Tottenham Hotspur.

He will work alongside Nick Hammond, who will continue to oversee player trading throughout this window.

Adam Underwood will step up to become head of football operations, while Hannah Cox and Rob Price have been named as head of football administration and head of medicine and performance respectively.

Chief executive Angus Kinnear said: “We welcome Gretar to Leeds, we believe he will be a fantastic part of a new look team, which has been assembled to support Daniel as we look to rebuild.

“Gretar, alongside the rest of the group, will manage the football department during this critical period."