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Sunderland They have enjoyed good form since returning to the Premier League last year, with Florent Ghisolfi playing his part.

The Black Cats have won 12 of their 32 league matches and that included a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.

Regis Le Bris has done exceptional work since joining Sunderland in 2024. To put this into context, he took the club from the Championship to the top flight and they are now in the race to qualify for Europe.

Sunderland’s latest win moves them up to 10th in the table, two points behind sixth-placed Chelsea.

Along with Le Bris, Sunderland sporting director Florent Ghisolfi has been instrumental in reshaping the team.

He arrived at the club in July 2025, days after stepping down from his role at AS Roma. The director had identified UD. Almeria’s Sergio Arribas in goal He could be considered for a signing for the Serie A team and for Sunderland.

Ghisolfi is attracting interest from France

The Frenchman’s work at Sunderland has clearly not gone unnoticed in his country. This is as of Monday’s edition ProvenceA local newspaper from Marseille.

Ligue 1 side owner Frank McCourt has appointed Stéphane Richard as his new chairman. His immediate task is to find a sporting director to replace Medhi Benatia.

The French club has entrusted the agency Excel Sports Management with the task of finding a new director. Sunderland have key man on their list ‘Ticked a lot of boxes’.

Florent Ghisolfi has experience working in France at FC Lorient, RC Lens and OGC Nice between 2017 and 2024.

This, coupled with his work at Sunderland may have convinced Marseille to make an approach.

However, the Frenchman prefers to remain at the Stadium of Light, ruling out the possibility of the Black Cats exit.

Stade Brestois directors Gregory Lorenzi and Julien Fournier, now without a club, are also on Marseille’s agenda.

Frenchman key for Sunderland

Florent Ghisolfi has clearly had a positive impact on Sunderland alongside Regis Le Bris.

Both of them have a big role in strengthening the English club team in the next window.

Therefore, it is important for Sunderland to retain both director and manager after this season.

Galatasaray is preparing one of the boldest free-transfer moves of the summer, The Turkish champions are ready to offer €15m-a-year for Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva.

Talks have already escalated beyond initial contact, putting Europe’s elite on alert as Silva nears a decisive career decision.

The 31-year-old is entering the final months of his contract at Manchester City, with neither the club nor the player showing signs of agreeing to an extension. As a result, clubs across Europe have begun to prepare themselves for his signature.

Few free agents on the market can match Silva’s pedigree. During his nine-year tenure at Manchester City, the Portuguese midfielder won six Premier League titles, one Champions League and made over 440 appearances, becoming one of Pep Guardiola’s most trusted men.

Galatasaray’s €15m offer changes the market

Turkish outlet Takvim reports Galatasaray’s approach has already reached the second phase. The club are planning direct talks with Silva’s representatives next month.

Those discussions will focus on Manchester City’s proposed annual salary of €15m for the player. This is a figure that would immediately put the Turkish side ahead of most European competitors.

Galatasaray are moving quickly in an attempt to control the narrative regarding Silva’s future. By acting decisively, they hope to outbid rivals who are interested but unwilling or unable to offer similar terms.

Recent success in the transfer market has built the club’s confidence. Last summer, Galatasaray secured Leroy Sane on a free transfer from Bayern Munich. That move cemented their growing ambition to compete domestically and in Europe.

Barcelona and Milan keep a close eye on the situation

Interest in the Manchester City player is not limited to Turkiye. Reports from Italy indicate that Juventus view the midfielder as A signing that is capable of changing their side in an instant. Barcelona and AC Milan are also said to be monitoring the situation closely.

However, none of those clubs currently appear willing to match Galatasaray’s €15m‑per‑year offer.

That financial difference could prove decisive, especially if Silva prioritizes security and position in the next phase of his career.

Silva is reportedly very pleased with Galatasaray’s interest. A report from Milliet last year Claimed that representatives of the Turkish club have already met his agent. This positive effect appears to have persisted as the proposed conditions have improved.

With talks scheduled for April and now an attractive offer, which also includes a signing bonus, Galatasaray are pushing hard. The decision is now up to Silva. Does he accept a new challenge in Istanbul or use Galatasaray’s ambition to shape the final chapter of an already illustrious career.