Leeds United manager Dennis Wise will join Newcastle's coaching staff after the two clubs have agreed a compensation fee.
The 41-year-old will depart Elland Road today after preparing the side for their Coca-Cola League One clash at Southend tonight.
A club statement read: "We have agreed a compensation package with Newcastle for the services of Dennis Wise and he will part company with the club after completing the preparations for our game at Southend.
"Newcastle had approached us for permission to speak with Dennis on Friday and since then things have happened very quickly.
"We will always be grateful to Dennis for the way he has turned things around at the club on the playing side and he goes with our best wishes for the future.
"We are not prepared to comment on who will replace Dennis."
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