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Former Arsenal technical director James Ellis is in advanced talks to become Bristol City's new sporting director. Negotiations have been ongoing for the past two weeks.
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Former Arsenal technical director James Ellis is a serious contender to become Bristol City's new sporting director.
Ellis has been locked in talks with the Championship side over the past fortnight with a view to taking the leadership position at Ashton Gate.
Discussions are accelerating, with a move to Bristol for Ellis understood to be at an advanced stage.
However, Sheffield Wednesday have also taken an interest in Ellis in recent days as they look to revamp their leadership team before next season.
In an interview with BBC Sport last week, Ellis spoke of his desire to return to football following his sudden departure from the Emirates Stadium earlier this year.
"I feel I have unfinished impact and objectives I would like to achieve," he said
"I have been through rejection, education, coaching, scouting, senior leadership all in this and would like to carry on."
Ellis joined the Gunners from Fulham in 2021, and last summer was promoted to the role of technical director.
Prior to that he had been head of recruitment - playing a key role in identifying several of the squad battling to win the club's first Premier League title since 2004.
He left the club in February following a restructuring of the football leadership team.
James Ellis is a former technical director at Arsenal, responsible for overseeing player development and recruitment.
James Ellis is being considered for the role of sporting director at Bristol City.
The talks between James Ellis and Bristol City have been ongoing for the past fortnight.

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