Arsenal have seen their Head of Academy Performance Tony Strudwick depart for West Brom.

Strudwick has left the Gunners to become the Baggies' new Director of Medical.

Upon bringing in Strudwick, West Brom's Chief executive Ron Gourlay, said: "We are delighted to have Tony at the football club.

"He is one of the very best in his field of expertise and arrives at the club with an incredible CV. Tony is highly respected within football.

“We believe his appointment will strengthen the medical and sports science departments which he will oversee.

"His appointment is another positive step in improving standards across the football club as we ready ourselves to take on the challenges ahead."