Hearts are in discussions with Brighton owner Tony Bloom regarding a potential £10m investment in the Scottish Premiership club, with the proposal involving the use of Bloom’s analytical company for player identification and recruitment. If successful, Bloom would become a minority stakeholder in Hearts, who are currently owned by supporters through the Foundation of Hearts. Negotiations have been ongoing for months and any deal would need approval from the Foundation of Hearts.
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A-Leagues seek to stop ‘player-spend arms race’ with strict $3m salary cap
The A-League Men will implement a hard salary cap of $3 million for player wages starting in the 2026/27 season to combat unsustainable spending by clubs, while allowing one marquee player outside this cap. APL chair Stephen Conroy emphasized the need for financial stability, as many clubs, including Melbourne Victory, face significant losses. The new cap replaces the current $2.55 million soft cap, and further reforms will adjust spending based on revenue from the 2027/28...
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