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crystal Palace Jefferson has moved to activate Lerma’s contract renewal option. However, there are increasing signs that the decision may have come too late.

last week, report from spain Claims were made that Lerma was preparing to become a free agent and was looking for the final major contract of his career. There were also suggestions that he would prefer to leave English football unless a major offer from the Premier League came along.

Now it appears that Palace are reacting to the situation by triggering the extension clause in his contract. However, the increasing level of interest in the 31-year-old means the club may still face a battle to keep hold of him.

This is according to a Colombian journalist pipe sierraWho reports that several clubs are now showing keen interest in the midfielder. This comes after he entered the final month of his deal at Selhurst Park.

European interest is growing

bolavip colombia Lerma is expected to decide his future with Colombia after the World Cup. Unless there are some big surprises in the coming weeks, this is the likely timeline.

The report again states that the midfielder rejected Crystal Palace’s renewal offer despite helping the club achieve another trophy by winning the UEFA Conference League. Furthermore, Valencia and Sevilla continue to be named as interested clubs from Spain.

Lerma’s situation soon became one of the more delicate contract matters at the Palace. The club clearly values ​​his experience and impact, especially after another successful campaign. However, it appears the midfielder now has realistic options elsewhere.

Lerma is also recognized for his involvement in some of the most important titles in Crystal Palace’s history. According to the Colombian outlet, the midfielder helped the Eagles win the FA Cup, Community Shield and Conference League.

Daniel Munoz has also been mentioned as another Palace player attracting transfer attention ahead of the World Cup, with Colombia expecting both players to remain starting players for the national team.

Pipe Sierra also shed light on Lerma’s position in England. The Crystal Palace player is now the most decorated Colombian footballer in English football, having made 303 appearances with Bournemouth and Palace.

Despite injury problems this season, Lerma remained a key figure in the team. His future is now going to be one of the major decisions for Palace after the World Cup.

newcastle united There is a possibility of signing a goalkeeper in the summer and there will be a few names on their list.

Earlier this month, Sport Witness Covered claims from Germany Newcastle United are targeting Werder Bremen goalkeeper Mio Backhaus. He is valued at around €12m and is seen as a reasonable signing.

He joined the Bundesliga team’s academy in 2018 and earned a place in their first team in 2021.

The 22-year-old spent the 2023/24 season on loan at FC Volendam and has been Werder Bremen’s No. 1 over the past two seasons. They have five clean sheets and have conceded 56 goals in 32 games this season.

Newcastle United keen on Backhaus

At the weekend, the stopper started in Werder Bremen’s 2-0 defeat at home to Borussia Dortmund. It was his last match of the season as the German club finished in 15th place.

image Mio Backhaus received a standing ovation from the home supporters for avoiding a heavy defeat with several saves. After the match, he and his teammates thanked the fans for their support.

At the time, the goalkeeper appeared ‘remarkably emotional, his eyes slightly moist’ and Bild suggested he was saying goodbye to Werder Bremen.

ARD asked about his future and he said: “We’re spending two or three nights away with the team. Then I’ll think about it.”

He will join his teammates on the trip to Ibiza, after which the German club will have to make a decision on his future.

Bild say ‘Newcastle United are interested’ while SC Freiburg are also in the race to sign him.

If their current No. 1, Noah Atubolu, moves elsewhere and they qualify for the Champions League by beating Aston Villa in the Europa League final, the track towards Freiburg could heat up even more. In short, the Magpies will face competition to sign Backhaus.

Werder Bremen officials hint at sale

Their manager, Daniel Thiouane, wishes to retain Mio Backhaus, but would accept it if he was sold.

“It would be desirable to keep Mio Backhaus in the team. He was one of the few bright spots and winners this season. If Backhaus decides to leave, I will accept it.” He said.

Werder Bremen managing director Clemens Fritz suggests the sale of Stomper is necessary for financial recovery.

“Mio Backhaus has had a fantastic season, which no one could have predicted. We are dependent on transfer revenue. We will have to see what happens in the next few weeks,” Fritz explained.

Newcastle United awaits Aston Villa result

Eddie Howe’s side will be hoping the Villans beat SC Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday.

This would improve Newcastle United’s chances of convincing Mio Backhaus to select him for their Bundesliga squad.

transfer market The goalkeeper is valued at €12m, who is under contract at Werder Bremen until 2028.

newcastle united Midfielder Bruno Guimarães has revealed he has spent two months out due to his injury analyzing xG and how he can improve his goalscoring tally.

GE Globo has an interview with the Brazilian today. He admits that he believes he is in a blessed period for scoring goals and intends to score more in the future.

newcastle return

Bruno Guimaraes returned to action for Newcastle on Saturday after a two-month absence. The 28-year-old player was out of action since February due to a hamstring injury.

This resulted in him spending 63 days on the treatment table and missing 12 games during that time. It was a blow to Eddie Howe’s team, who missed their captain dearly.

Guimaraes has again been a key player this season. But he has added another dimension to his game, goals. He has scored nine goals and five assists in 24 appearances in the Premier League this season. Morgan Gibbs-White is the only midfielder with more than 12.

This is his best goalscoring total in the Premier League so far, surpassing his previous best of seven in 2023/24. A better tally, according to the Newcastle midfielder, simply comes from taking more shots.

“The freedom I have to step into the box, attack and attack the ball inside the penalty area are things I have always loved to do, since my beginning at Athletico,” he said.

“Finally, I am more mature now, more experienced, and I know how to score runs more effectively. And, without a doubt, I am taking a lot more shots as well.

“I think the more shots you take, the better your chances of scoring goals – although I also think I’m in a “blessed moment” right now, I would say.”

XG numbers analyzed

The recent injury break may have been a blow, but it provided the Newcastle midfielder with ample opportunity to analyze his game.

This saw the Brazilian take a deep dip in his XG numbers. And when he did he discovered something interesting.

“Man, during that time I was sidelined, I actually took a look at my “expected goals” (xG) stats, and my expected goals figure was sitting at four. [per season]“He said.

“I have nine goals; the ball is connecting, and it’s going into the back of the net. So, you just have to keep shooting, no matter what.

“Even if there’s an unmarked teammate available, take the shot, because right now, it’s resulting in goals. The goals are flowing; I feel like I’m in a moment of divine inspiration.”

special goal vs burnley

The standout goal of this season was undoubtedly the striker’s header from a corner kick against Burnley.

That moment seemed to be of divine inspiration. But Bruno Guimaraes says it was actually part of a targeted plan by Newcastle.

“Of course, full credit for the execution of the kick goes to me,” he concluded.

“However, it was something we really worked on during the week; we noticed that Burnley were struggling quite a bit against direct balls into the box. So, I spent practically the whole week practicing hitting the ball towards goal, and it paid off beautifully.

“It was a brilliant strike, the most beautiful goal of my entire career. I’ve actually tried it a few more times since then, twice the ball hit the post, so who knows? Maybe there will be another one coming soon!”

The Los Angeles Lakers got a big win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday at the Toyota Center. LeBron James played exceptionally well and scored 30 points on 13-of-14 shooting. According to the X reporter, he spoke after the game and showed how he felt, oh no, he didn’t.

“LeBron: Look at me right now… I feel like I’m bullshitting, but in the game I felt great, before the game, I wasn’t feeling that good. I was yawning and tired. I was literally just talking to myself, “Oh no, not on X,” he wrote.

James continued to fire all night, missing only one shot. It was his best shooting night of the season, as he found ways to put the ball in the hoop at almost every opportunity. There were times when he felt every bit his age, including a massive collapse in the fourth quarter. But James came back and finished the game strongly.

When James dived in for a basketball in Denver earlier this week, it took him a little longer to get up. When he fell in Houston, he held his ailing wrist and sat on the hardwood for a few minutes. Despite being 41 years old, James is playing at a high level, which is perfect timing as we get closer to the playoffs.

There are still questions about James’ future; He continues to perform as the second-best player on the Lakers behind Luka Doncic. As the Lakers sit in third place in the Western Conference, the team will continue to try to secure the No. 3 seed and make a deep run as James strives to stay healthy and be there for the team when needed.

The Los Angeles Lakers recorded their sixth consecutive win by defeating the Houston Rockets 100-92 at Toyota Center on Monday. The Lakers finished third in the Western Conference, surpassing the Rockets.

Luka Doncic once again led the attack with a game-high 36 points on 14 of 27 shooting, while adding six rebounds, four assists and two steals. The Purple and Gold improved to 43-25.

During a postgame interview with NBC, Doncic praised his response and his defensive effort in the final period, holding the Rockets under 100 points and handing them only their ninth loss at home.

“It was great. I thought we shared the ball well, especially in the last quarter,” said the NBA’s leading scorer.

“To hold them (the Rockets) to 92 points is awesome. We did a great job defensively.”

Houston is averaging 114.1 points per game.

Doncic, 27, also acknowledged the physicality of the game, which he said has been a clear theme amid his winning streak.

“We could have done a lot better, but what matters is that we won, we have to keep it going,” Doncic said.

“The last few games have been very physical, very playoff-like.”

Luka said tonight felt like a playoff game pic.twitter.com/fpCT49LtX6

– Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) 17 March 2026

The Lakers have been on a tough schedule, surviving the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks. They will face the Rockets again on Wednesday.

LeBron James had 18 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals against Houston, while also had a spectacular dunk on Jabari Smith Jr.

Austin Reeves had 15 points, three rebounds, five assists and four steals.

Despite playing good hockey in the 10 games since the Olympic break, the Vegas Golden Knights have had little to show for it. He has struggled to put the puck in the back of the net and displayed an inability to stop the bleeding.

But on Saturday, the Golden Knights had no trouble imposing their will on a weaker opponent. In the first period, they scored three goals in 3:27 and never looked back en route to a 4–0 victory.

“The power play was huge,” Kaidan Korczak said after the win. “The loaf is hot right now, so you just have to find it. Playing with the edge is much easier than chasing it.”

For the third consecutive game, the Golden Knights played well right out of the gate. They outscored the Blackhawks 12-6 in the first period and created 11 scoring chances while holding Chicago to five.

The Golden Knights broke the ice on the first power play at 8:33. Mark Stone made a pass to Mitch Marner at the point from under the goal line and Marner touch-passed it to Pavel Dorofeyev at the right point. Dorofeyev uncorked a one-timer and beat Spencer Knight short side for his team-leading 33rd goal of the season.

The Golden Knights doubled their lead at 11:35 of the first. Pavel Dorofeyev protected the puck and drove deep into the zone; Andrew Mangiapane finally defeated it. Noah Hanifin got to the puck first and found Rasmus Andersson all alone in the right circle; Anderson came in and beat Spencer Knight to the short side.

The Golden Knights struck again after just 25 seconds following an impressive shift from their fourth line. Jeremy Lauzon fired a blast from the point, and Keegan Kolesar redirected it home.

“They really know what they are and how to play them,” fourth linebacker Bruce Cassidy said Thursday morning. “I don’t think there’s been a shift where they haven’t had an opportunity to rush offense, or they haven’t brought it deep and gone inside and tried to wear down the other team’s offense a little bit.”

In the second period, the pressed Blackhawks began to show their frustration. The Golden Knights didn’t press the gas, but they certainly took advantage of a weak Chicago team. They created six high-danger scoring chances while holding the Blackhawks to two and controlled 71.84% of the expected goal share.

The Golden Knights extended their lead at 12:51 of the second minute. Mark Stone deflected Mitch Marner’s shot, and after a scramble in front of the net, Pavel Dorofeyev scored his second power play goal of the night.

Early in the third period, the Blackhawks thought they got on the board with an Artem Levshunov blast from distance. However, the Golden Knights successfully challenged to make up the missed game, restoring their four-goal lead and preserving Adin Hill’s shutout bid.

In his postgame press conference, Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy credited Mark Stone and Shea Theodore for catching the missed game stoppages.

“[Stoney] And Theo saw it, and came over to the bench,” Cassidy admitted. “That was really a pickup by our players.”

The physicality increased as the third period progressed, but the Golden Knights never gave up an inch. They generated eight high-danger chances while limiting Chicago to four, and controlled 66.18% of the expected goal share.

Cassidy said after the win, “It’s good for our team when we get dragged into battles like this.” “Our group has always been together. The guys on the bench, Stoney standing, and the barbie. Now, it’s on. That’s what’s kept people involved.”

The Golden Knights’ 4–0 victory ended Chicago’s two-game winning streak. Adin Hill continued his 21-save shutout and posted a 3.65 GSAX.

Hannah Kirkel is a beat writer who covers the Vegas Golden Knights for Vegas Hockey Now on SportsNote. She studied more about Hannah Kirkel

The Houston Rockets earned a hard-earned 123-118 win against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Center on Monday, with Kevin Durant and Alpern Sengun doing most of the damage.

What was supposed to be a one-sided affair for the Rockets turned out to be a tight contest as the Wizards played hard with a scrappy group of role players.

However, Washington will finally get a star when Trae Young makes his debut on Thursday against the Utah Jazz. Young missed most of the season due to an MCL injury.

Durant, who cheered the Wizards as a child, expressed his excitement over Young’s return. He said that the pairing of Young and Anthony Davis should do wonders As for Washington, who has long been a cellar-dweller.

“He (Young) is dynamic. A guy that can create for everybody, score for himself. He’ll make the game easier for everybody else on the floor. He’s a true point guard. Right now, they’re doing it by committee, so with him being there, it will make everybody’s mind and their game easier, and they can just settle into their roles,” Durant said in a video on the Space City Home Network.

“I’m excited for the hometown team. I’m also excited for Eddie to wear the jersey and represent the city. I see bright things in his future.”

Kevin Durant on Wizards:

“(Trey will make the game easier for everyone else on the field. I’m excited for the hometown team, excited for Eddie to also wear the jersey and represent the city. I see bright things in his future.” pic.twitter.com/Ae58p7yClt

– Oh no, he didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) 3 March 2026

The Wizards acquired Young and Davis at the trade deadline. When both are healthy, they can provide true two-way production and make the Wizards competitive immediately.

The starting unit of Young, Davies, Bilal Koulibaly, Kishawn George and Alex Sarr has the right mix of experience, youth, strength and agility. They can also be skilled on both ends.

The fresh start could also be good for Young and Davis, who have a combined 14 All-Star Game appearances.