The news of Brighton owner Tony Bloom’s potential £10 million investment in Hearts has generated excitement among the club’s fans. While this isn’t a takeover, Bloom’s involvement could still bring significant changes to the Gorgie side, particularly in their recruitment strategies. Hearts will gain access to the same sports analysis technology used by Bloom’s firm for Brighton and Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise, which has been key to Brighton’s successful player trading model.
Bloom’s potential investment, alongside becoming a minority shareholder, could revolutionize Hearts’ transfer activities, allowing them to benefit from advanced data analysis. This model has already brought significant profits to Brighton through astute signings and player sales. Some of Brighton’s most notable deals include:
– **Moses Caicedo:** Signed for £4m in 2021 and sold to Chelsea for £100m in 2023, earning a £96m profit.
– **Ben White:** Joined on a free transfer from Southampton’s academy and was sold to Arsenal for £50m in 2021, making a £50m profit.
– **Marc Cucurella:** Bought for £15m from Getafe and sold to Chelsea for £55m, resulting in a £40m profit.
– **Alexis Mac Allister:** Signed for £6.9m from Argentinos Juniors and sold to Liverpool for £35m, earning a £28.1m profit.
– **Robert Sánchez:** Acquired on a free from Levante’s academy and sold to Chelsea for £19m.
With Bloom’s backing, Hearts could see an uplift in their own recruitment and potential success in player trading, much like what Brighton has experienced in recent years.
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