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Aston Villa The new partnership with French club FC Annecy will not mimic Chelsea’s relationship with RC Strasbourg.

rmc sport report Aston Villa-owned V Sports Fund today signed a deal for Annecy, which will not be a classic ‘multi-ownership model’ that has already been seen in France with Chelsea and Manchester City’s relationships with Strasbourg and Troyes.

Aston Villa as minority shareholder

According to the website, Aston Villa owners are joining the French club as minority shareholders (30%) in a deal seen as a ‘win-win arrangement’ focused on youth development.

French and British officials signed the agreement on Tuesday. The move will immediately take Annecy into ‘a new dynamism’. This will allow the French side to face French football’s financial watchdog DNCG with a clear vision for their future.

There has been interest from Aston Villa since last year. Their officials were sitting in the stands for the last match of the season against Grenoble. They were scouting France to identify the ideal location to develop a training partnership.

This was followed by a round of meetings between club officials and local personalities at Lake Geneva. Negotiations intensified during the winter. The lawyers then took it forward in the last weeks of May.

aston villa effect

Aston Villa head of development Matthew Kidson and their head of loan players Tony Cares recently traveled to France to finalize the details of the collaboration.

The investments from the V Sports Fund will primarily be used to invest in long-term solutions and player development. They are coming in as minority shareholders.

Aston Villa could also use this relationship to find local talent for their teams in England. They have done the same with cooperation in Asia and Africa.

Now they have added FC Annecy to the mix, the new relationship is being celebrated in France and presented as a win-win for both clubs.

Sunderland Marseille have emerged as contenders to sign Geoffrey Kondogbia.

The defensive midfielder’s position at the League 1 side has encouraged Sunderland to make an approach in the summer.

He joined Marseille from Atletico Madrid in June 2023 for around €8m. Prior to this, some Premier League sides had looked at the 33-year-old.

At that time, the game witnessed Covered claims from Spain Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ interestAnd he was reportedly interested in going to England.

Sunderland interested in Kondogbia

Three years later, the French-born Central African Republic would move to the International Premier League.

is according to media footWho report that the Black Cats are showing interest in Geoffrey Kondogbia.

The experienced midfielder played 1,016 minutes in 17 matches, 593 of which were in the league this season. Due to his limited role and mixed performances, he is one of the Marseille players most likely to leave.

The former Inter Milan and Valencia player’s future at the club is also uncertain due to his high salary. Therefore, the French club wants to get rid of him and he ‘will clearly be heading towards the exit door’ in the summer.

Media Foot say the player could potentially move to England where Regis Le Bris’s side are keen.

Sunderland could take advantage of his situation at Marseille to bring him to the Stadium of Light for a reasonable price.

Our opinion: Sunderland hope to repeat Xhaka’s success

Last summer, Sunderland signed 33-year-old Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen, and he has performed brilliantly this season. Le Bris and his side will be hoping for a similar impact from Geoffrey Kondogbia if they secure his services.

The Marseille player’s contract expires in 2027 and his value, accordingly transfer marketNow worth €4m.

Agency Sport Cover, managed by agent Misa N’Diaye, represents the midfielder.

Manchester United There are ‘intentions’ to sign Ederson from Atalanta this summer and ‘racing’ to get a deal done.

tuttomerkatoweb Manchester United are reported to be making a move for the 26-year-old Brazilian, although they have not yet made a bid.

manchester united optimism

According to the website, the ‘overall sentiment’ is optimistic about the midfielder moving to the Premier League this summer.

Manchester United’s sudden move could result in Atletico Madrid, who were the first to make an offer in January, loosening their grip on the player. They are now considering other profiles, such as Joao Gomes at Wolves.

The feeling in Spain is that Ederson would like to compete at a different level. This is despite the agreement being on individual terms.

Atalanta’s asking price is clear at the moment; They want €50 million to sell the midfielder this summer. They are determined to acquire such a ‘significant sum’ so that they can reinvest and attempt to rebuild their midfield.

Either way, Ederson appears to be a major target for Manchester United in the coming weeks. They are set to lose Casemiro, and another Brazilian could be an ideal addition.

Manchester United’s interest is increasing

Reports have certainly indicated that they are increasing their interest in the Atalanta midfielder.

Sport Witness covered a similar report on May 8^thsaid That they were prepared to break the €40m wall for the midfielder. This would mean that there is not a big difference between them and Atalanta in terms of the asking price.

Manchester United was then given encouragement by Atalanta’s CEO. He emphasized that They will listen to offers if they come in this summer. However, these offers are expected to arrive sometime this summer.

There is a growing sense, at least in Italy, that Manchester United are preparing their move. And Atletico backing down has, at least for now, opened the door for them to secure a deal without any competition.

Zilla Fatu has made it clear that if he gets a chance in WWE, he does not wish to go to AEW.

Speaking on the Bootleg Cave podcast, the rising independent wrestler said his heart lies with WWE rather than AEW, citing family loyalty and a personal mission to honor the legacy of his late father, Umaga.

The conversation started with host Kev asking about Fatu’s match against MJF for the AEW World Championship at the House of Glory show in February. Fatu was measured by how he prepared the experience, taking the match like no other while acknowledging MJF’s position in wrestling.

“That’s the beauty of independent companies like House of Glory and Fourth Row, we’re able to do this kind of work 100% of the time,” Fatu said. “I treat it just like every other match, right? Obviously, MJF is a superstar in his own little world, but I treat it just like every other match.” Asked whether the match was prepared in advance, Fatu said that work was done “everything on the fly”.

If the New York Mets season doesn’t pick up serious momentum over the next few months, a team insider offered an idea for what they could get in return if they sold some of their valuable pieces, such as Freddy Peralta.

After a poor performance in April, the Mets have played better of late. Winning four of their last six and back-to-back series. But things still feel volatile, and it wouldn’t be surprising if things spiraled out of control once again in the coming weeks and months. That’s why the idea of ​​becoming a seller before the trade deadline is being whispered among fans.

This was something a supporter questioned The Athletic’s Mets insider Tim Britton about in a new mailbag piece. In response to the question of which players are most tradeable, Britton offered some interesting ideas on what the team could get for pitcher Freddy Peralta.

He wrote, “I think Peralta would be able to bring back a top 100 prospect and maybe one other prospect in a July trade.”

Clay Holmes won’t get a strong trade return to the Mets?

The Mets gave up top 100 prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sprott in a deal for the two-time All-Star. After a poor start in his New York debut in March, Peralta has performed well in his seven starts since then. Giving up two or fewer runs in four of those starts.

Besides Peralta, who else did Britton think could get a good return in a potential trade amid the summer trade deadline? Many may consider Clay Holmes as he has had a great start to the season. However, a Mets insider suggests that since he is likely to opt out of the final year of his contract, his limited track record will hurt his value in the market.

Britton actually believes relievers Brooks Raleigh and AJ Minter can provide good returns for the club if Raleigh can maintain his strong start or Minter can get healthy. Furthermore, they do not see any obvious players who would attract much outside interest.

Britton wrote, “Bo Bichette’s complicated contract makes it difficult to trade him. Luis Robert Jr. needs to get healthy and perform to be of interest to other teams.” “Guys like Marcus Semien, Sean Mania and Kodai Senga are going to have to straight up salary dump at this point.”

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The Illinois House of Representatives is considering legislation that would give the Chicago Bears a huge tax break to keep the team from moving to Indiana.

The idea of ​​bears leaving the kingdom seems absurd. However, these are very different times for the NFL. With the value of teams and leagues at an all-time high, owners are looking to squeeze as much money as possible from venues, broadcasters and fans to maximize their money-making opportunities. The Kansas City Chiefs leaving Missouri in a few years to build a new stadium in Kansas shows that the franchise is prioritizing revenue over loyalty.

While the Bears should look higher than that due to their rich history in Chi-Town as one of the NFL’s original teams, they are already set to leave Chicago for a potential stadium in Arlington Heights, IL. However, the idea of ​​leaving the state entirely has become very real in recent months as Indiana has made a serious effort to lure the iconic brand next door.

The idea has apparently struck fear in the hearts of Illinois natives and their state representatives, even though a stadium in Indiana would be quite close to the border of both states. Well, to avoid this possibility and anger its citizens, an interesting idea has come up in the capital.

Illinois may impose property tax moratorium on Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights

According to the Chicago Sun Times, “State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, plans to brief Illinois House Democrats on the new amendment Tuesday. The pilot measure, shorthand for payment in lieu of taxes, would allow the Bears to renegotiate their property taxes with Arlington Heights.”

The measure would have prohibited property tax assessments on land the Bears purchased in Arlington Heights for a potential stadium. Being able to build a state-of-the-art NFL stadium without having to worry about current property tax rates could save the Bears a tremendous amount of money. However, there is one issue.

As WGN 9 in Chicago reports, “Chicago lawmakers are hesitant in saying they want something in return for voting to have the Bears leave the city.” State Representative La Shawn Ford recently mentioned the need for some type of support on how the city uses Soldier Field if the Bears move to Arlington Heights.

The MPs are scheduled to meet over the next three days before taking a recess till May 4. It still must pass through the Illinois House of Representatives, but it’s a bold new step in the state’s efforts to avoid losing the Chicago Bears to Indiana.

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chelsea And newcastle united Both are back in the picture for Gabriel Make, with the latest developments in Brazil pointing towards a possible summer sale of the Grêmio teenager.

The 17-year-old has continued to garner first-team appearances this season, reaching 17 appearances so far. He has contributed with two assists but is still waiting for his first senior goal.

This return reflects a player who is still adjusting to professional level, yet his increased involvement has strongly attracted European clubs.

Gremio’s internal plan has been to build its value through minutes. Now that process is reaching the decisive phase.

New pressure is building around summer sales

The latest information from Brazil indicates that Gabriel Make is expected to be sold in the middle of the year.

according to espn brazilGrêmio are attempting to renew his contract, which runs until August 2027, but negotiations have not progressed as planned. This uncertainty is pushing clubs towards transfers, specifically to avoid a scenario where the player gains more control over his future.

Now a clear assessment has been set, With best tune after latest update. The Brazilian side want between €15m and €20m (£12.9m-£17.2m) and will not negotiate below that range.

Chelsea and Newcastle have been mentioned as part of a wider group of interested clubs. “The New Vinicius Junior” This has attracted inquiries from several European sides, including Sevilla, Villarreal and other unnamed suitors.

more recently, nottingham forest and brentford There have also been inquiries into expanding the English presence in the race. liverpool Remains part of the background.

But all this confirms a change. Make Now has actively marketed properties for summer sale. Of course, local fans are not happy about this, as they think Grêmio could sell him for “two or three times that figure” if they keep him until at least 2027.

Newcastle United’s angle increases

Newcastle United’s presence in this story is becoming more relevant.

The Premier League side are and have been exploring the South American market Linked to Eduardo Conceição from Palmeiras. However, competition for that deal has become quite intense, with clubs such as manchester city and barcelona Involved.

This leaves Newcastle a little behind in that particular race. As a result, Gabriel Make emerges as a more attainable and realistic target within a similar profile bracket.

Additionally, Chelsea have made inquiries for Make as part of this evolving situation. His interest is not newBut now times are different. They are again looking at a player who is close to moving forward and comes with clear financial parameters.

The context behind the growing interest

Earlier in its development, the make had already attracted concrete offers from Europe. As we coveredMainly due to time and player preference, those moves did not come to fruition.

Now, the scenario is different. He will turn 18 in April, removing a significant barrier to transfer. Additionally, Gremio’s financial context and contract situation are aligning towards a sale.

The result is a more urgent and open market. Chelsea already know the player well and are gathering information. Newcastle, meanwhile, may see the make as a more viable route after failures elsewhere in South America.

With the price defined and the timeline clear, the coming months are likely to determine whether any clubs turn interest into a formal move.

crystal Palace And bournemouth His potential pursuit of Dino Topmöller has been boosted as he looks to move to the Premier League.

Journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports ‘Things are looking up’ for the 45-year-old ahead of the summer.

Crystal Palace Plan

Crystal Palace appear to be planning behind the scenes as to when Oliver Glassner will leave Selhurst Park at the end of the season. Bournemouth are also in need of a new coach as Andoni Ierola is also set to depart.

The report names various managers on their shortlist as they plan for life after their coaches. Dino Topmoler is a name on both lists.

Sacha Tavolieri now reports that the German is on Crystal Palace and Bournemouth’s shortlist to replace Glasner and Ireola. And, more importantly, ‘things are turning’ around the German coach.

According to his knowledge, Cherries have ‘made inquiries’ about Topmolar. There is also competition from VfL Wolfsburg. But, importantly, Topmolor ‘prioritises the Premier League.’ Bournemouth and Crystal Palace benefit from this.

free agent status

Dino Topmöller is currently a free agent after leaving Eintracht Frankfurt in mid-January. He was here since July 2023 and was in charge of 121 games with a record of 1.55 points per game.

It was his first managerial role after stints as assistant manager at Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig.

Again, it is doubtful whether Bournemouth and Crystal Palace will risk giving him his first chance outside Germany.

However, it appears that both are keen on the 45-year-old. It’s another link between the pair as the managerial merry-go-round looks set to rage this summer. Sport Witness reported this week that Palace had made an offer to Andoni Ierola.

Now they may be gearing up for battle over Topmolar, which will add another twist to an already complex and developing saga.

Everton owners Friedkin Group could face a battle from Leeds United in the race to sign FC Utrecht’s Soufiane El Karouni for AS Roma.

The Friedkin Group owns Everton and Roma and have identified the left-back as a target for the Serie A team.

Leeds United are also in the mix and Everton bosses will have to be wary of the Whites.

The 25-year-old has impressed in defense and attack for the Eredivisie side this season.

To put this in context, he has contributed three goals and 16 assists in 43 minutes in 3,498 matches. He has only featured as a left-back this season, not as a wing-back, and his league statistics are as follows:

• expected goal [per season]: 1.70
• expected assistance [per season]:7.19
• Big chances created: 14
• Interception: 1.0
• Tackle: 2.8
• possession won [final third]: 0.4
• Ball recovered: 4.7
• Duel won: 5.2

The above statistics should be an indication of the Morocco international’s overall game.

The Premier League side have already shown interest in the assist king. Last month, Sports Witness broadcast news LEEDS United could battle West Ham United for his signature. The Hammers wanted him in the winter market but a move never materialized.

Leeds United keen on Morocco

Thursday edition of gazzetta dello sport A report focusing on AS Roma has included the English club’s interest in Soufiane El Karouni.

The Everton owner is working on some potential signings for the Serie A team for next season.

Roma are looking to the Eredivisie for a fullback with the FC Utrecht player a target.

El Karouni’s contract expires in June and this, combined with his performances, makes him even more attractive in the market. Several European clubs, notably Leeds United and Marseille, are keen.

Daniel Farke’s side may be making a strong move to try to bring him to Elland Road.

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Gabriel Gudmundsson and Sam Byram are the two recognized left-backs in Daniel Farke’s squad.

Leeds United are now 15th in the table, four points above the relegation zone. Marseille, on the other hand, is third in Ligue 1 and will qualify for Europe. one step towards france [or Roma] Soufiane may be more attractive to El Karouni than joining the Whites.

His status as a free agent will certainly see more clubs join the battle for his signature, and that could prove challenging for the Premier League side.

🇪🇸 Largi Ramzani | Leeds United want to bring loanee back

➡️Daniel Farke plans to use him
🦇 Valencia are unlikely to keep him
💵 #LUFC Will sell only for good offers
➡️ Bargaining situation may arisehttps://t.co/8UJHjj71Om #against

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 25 March 2026

The first two points races of the 2026 NASCAR season are in the books and there have already been plenty of surprises. Although we don’t want to overreact to the small sample size, the Chase playoff format and scoring system makes performance in these races more important than ever.

Let’s dive into our latest NASCAR stock report After the AutoTrader 400, take a look at the NASCAR Cup Series drivers whose stock is rising or falling.

Stock Up: Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick

It’s only right to group the faces of 23XI Racing together. Tyler Reddick became the sixth driver in Cup Series history to win the first two points races of the season, while Bubba Wallace leads NASCAR in stage wins (two) and laps led (86). Additionally, Reddick and Wallace are two of three drivers to have a pair of top-10 finishes this season. No one is suggesting that the 23XI has reached the competition level of Hendrick Motorsports, Team Penske or Joe Gibbs Racing. What is clear, however, is that Michael Jordan’s team has two drivers they can look to with both Wallace and Redick now having reached the playoffs, who could have even more wins.

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Stock Down: Alex Bowman

There is always pressure on the fourth-best driver at Hendrick Motorsports, with fans always wondering if there is a better option available. Alex Bowman comes into 2026 in a contract year and it appears he will be a beneficiary of the new playoff format. Instead, his finish in the No. 48 car through two races has increased the pressure moving forward. After finishing 40th in the Daytona 500 thanks to an early DNF, Bowman needed a good points day at Atlanta. He had already been put in a hole in one as qualifying was rained out, resulting in him starting 36th in the Autotrader 400. Bowman finished 23rd on Sunday, failing to score a stage point and never actually breaking into the top 10. He is ranked 32nd in points at COTA, 107 points behind Tyler Reddick and 27 points behind the last playoff spot. Bowman’s margin for error is now virtually gone.

Related: AutoTrader 400 Winners, Losers

Stock up: Shane van Gisbergen

We predicted entering the season that Shane Van Gisbergen would make the NASCAR playoffs under the new format, and that feeling now looks even better. At the Daytona 500, he started 13th and moved toward the front of the field, before a wreck damaged his car and resulted in a 30th-place finish (7 points). SVG faced another challenge at the superspeedway in Atlanta. Starting 28th, he made his way into the top 10 by the end of Stage 2, and if not for Kyle Larson’s reckless move on the final lap, SVG might have finished even better than 10th (1 point in that stage). He nevertheless bounced back, avoiding further damage to finish sixth at Echopark. Through the first two points race in 2025, SVG had 18 points; He already has 45 this season and is now headed to COTA. He knows how to run at the Oval now, and that should worry the rest of the players in the field.

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Stock Down: Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

The arrow was pointing towards Ricky Stenhouse Jr. after finishing second (35 points) in the Daytona 500. He had a chance to maintain that momentum at another superspeedway, starting from third on the grid. Instead, the No. 47 car got caught in a wreck with Ty Gibbs right in front of him at the start of Stage 2. Stenhouse finished 36th and scored just one point. He is now ranked 22nd on the leaderboard heading into COTA, where his average finishing position is a very poor 22.4.

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Stock Up: Daniel Suarez

Daniel Suarez will face the 2026 NASCAR season after being let go by Trackhouse Racing, forcing him to sign a one-year deal with Spire Motorsports. It was immediately clear that he would be on the chopping block, and failing to meet expectations could see him dropped from the Cup Series for once, possibly as a full-time driver. He has handled the pressure with remarkable poise, finishing seventh in the Duel 1 at Daytona (4 points), 13th in the Daytona 500 (31 points) and now fifth in the AutoTrader 400. Already at 67 points on the season, it took Suarez five races to reach that total last year with Trackhouse.

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Stock Down: Kyle Busch

It is becoming impossible to ignore that the partnership between Kyle Busch and Richard Childress Racing is not working. Just a day after winning the Truck Series race at Echopark, Busch finished 34th in the No. 8 car for RCR on Sunday. Now, responsibility for the accident he was involved in should fall primarily on the shoulders of the 40-year-old driver, but in his post-accident interview he clearly pointed fingers elsewhere. Busch’s winless streak in the Cup Series is rapidly approaching 100 races, and his frustration with RCR in a contract year – which is evident on the radio – makes a split this offseason feel inevitable.

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Stock Up: Zane Smith

Zane Smith is off to a much better start than he did a year ago. The driver of the No. 38 car currently sits fifth in points, ahead of Cup Series champions like Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson. He is the only driver outside of 23XI Racing to finish in the top-10 in both points races this season. To his credit, Smith is tied with Brad Keselowski in laps led (10) and ahead of Blaney (eight) in that category. Reaching the playoffs may still be a long shot for the 26-year-old, but he’s demonstrating why he should be in the Cup Series for years to come.

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Stock Down: Denny Hamlin

Denny Hamlin certainly isn’t nervous right now about where he sits in the points. That moment won’t come until a few more races into the regular season. Unfortunately, just months after losing the Cup Series championship in heartbreaking fashion, the 45-year-old’s hopes of winning his first title this season are already fading. This is, in part, due to a change in the playoff format that he wanted. The top three finishers in the regular season have a massive points advantage over the rest of the field. Heading into March, Hamlin is 93 points out of first place and 49 points out of third. He basically can’t afford to DNF moving forward, and there are still 34 races left in the season (including the 10-race Chase).

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