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brentford He is now in direct talks with Cologne star Said El Mala and his representatives about a move this summer.

Sport Bild Report The Bees’ efforts for the 19-year-old are now progressing and talks were recently planned between Brentford’s lawyers.

Brentford speaks to agents

The newspaper reports that there was a wind of departure about this last weekend. On Friday, Said Al Mala dropped his personal car at the dealership.

According to newspaper information, negotiations regarding possibly contract details with the lawyer of Brentford and the Cologne striker’s family were scheduled after that. On Sunday, El Mala posted a video of his goals for Cologne.

At that time, Brentford were already Willing to adjust your offer further. Instead of a €40m base payment and a 15% sell-on clause for the Bundesliga club, the offer is now worth €45m outright.

This includes low bonuses and a 15% sell-on fee for easily obtainable transfer fees. The possibility of early transfer is increasing day by day. The Colons are already planning what they will do with the money.

€45m transfer fee

Sporting director Thomas Kessler and coach René Wagner are teaming up with squad planner Tim Steidten to form a new team. They can reach a completely different level of talent with such a ‘huge influx of money’.

While the German club is missing its best player, they know they can be at full strength in their second year following promotion. They are financially strong; There is no gap to plug. As a result, the entire amount Brentford received from the sale could be invested in the team over the next few years.

Brentford, meanwhile, are paying a hefty price to sign one of German football’s most exciting talents. The 19-year-old sensation has scored 13 goals and three assists this season, matching elite production with a fearless big-game mentality.

He has already earned great recognition, with Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany publicly expressing his amazement at him and his athletic talent. Now Brentford are ready to secure his signature, and a deal that Bees fans should be very excited about.

The first round of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway was uneventful, dominated by commercials more than anything else. A few minutes after Stage 2, “The Big One” happened in Dega.

Just 17 laps into the second stage with racing three-wide at the front of the field, Ross Chastain came to the middle of the lane. This created a stack-up with Ryan Blaney, Austin Cindric, Josh Berry and Joey Logano behind him, that momentum carried Bubba Wallace to the lead.

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The No. 23 car came loose from the stack-up push and overturned into the wall, where it was struck by Cole Custer’s No. 41 car. Custer went down and hit Daniel Suarez, who spun into Logano, and the massacre took over most of the field.

Wallace exited his car due to the damage at the end of the race and was taken to the infield care center where he was treated. Speaking to Fox’s pit reporter Jamie Little, he accepted responsibility for what happened.

“We have to figure out how to push better, so I’ll take charge. We’ll do a good debrief and figure out what we can do to make our Toyota a little better at pushing.”

Bubba Wallace on “The Big One” in Dega

In total, NASCAR reported that Seth Eggert counted at least 30 cars that were involved in this massive crash. Obviously, this required a red flag, as the NASCAR Cup Series looked to set a record for the worst crash in the modern era.

About 14 lead-lap cars escaped damage. Coming out of the wreck, the running order for Jack Link’s 500 was Ryan Preece, Chastain, Chris Buescher, Christopher Bell, Eric Jones, Michael McDowell, Todd Gilliland, Chase Elliott, Alex Bowman, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., AJ Allmendinger, Cody Ware, Noah Gragson, Zane Smith and Austin Dillon, as recorded by The Athletic’s Jeff Gluck.

• DNFs from the Wreck: Bubba Wallace, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, William Byron, Chad Fincham and Cole Custer

Logano, Custer, Blaney, Berry, Kyle Larson and Brad Keselowski all went to the garage with their cars requiring significant repairs. Larson’s No. 5 suffered damage late in the race and finished last. Logano (DNF) finished 39th, Custer (DNF) 38th, Blaney (DNF) 37th and Wallace 36th.

William Byron’s No. 24 car had to have a bent tie rod replaced, and it was determined that the car could not be repaired, ending his day. He finished Sunday’s race in 35th place.

While the No. 54 car of Ty Gibbs was able to run after the restart, his front tire blew out a few minutes later and he crashed into the wall. This was due to damage caused in the initial accident. He ended the day in the 34th minute.

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The San Diego Padres went from spending like crazy under owner Peter Seidler to continually cutting payroll following his demise. With the team finalizing a record-breaking sale, it appears the new leadership will take things back in the other direction.

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, “Early speculation around baseball is that newly minted owner Jose E. Feliciano “will be in it to win” and could be very aggressive in improving the team. This could include getting into a bidding war for Tarik Skubal.

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Heyman wrote that he believed the Padres could begin to “recapture the winning strategy” that fans had fallen in love with under the late Seidler. This could play out over the winter during MLB free agency, with San Diego potentially joining the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets in the pursuit of two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal.

This would be a strategy that would certainly be music to the ears of Padres general manager AJ Preller. He has consistently been one of the most aggressive decision makers in baseball, as demonstrated last summer when he sent prospect Leo DeVries to the Athletics to acquire All-Star closer Mason Miller.

Another thing worth noting is the Padres’ long-standing interest in acquiring Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran. Although he is believed to be unavailable right now, that could change if the team is still struggling this summer. In that case, San Diego stands out as a potential trade partner.

The Padres would almost certainly have to spend more than $50 million per season to land Skubal, making him the highest-paid pitcher in baseball history. It will be interesting to see if San Diego finds ways to cut the salaries of specific players to make signing Scoble a little easier.

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Lorenzo Lucca is struggling nottingham forest Since his arrival in January. Now, Napoli is already making plans about his future.

The Italian scored on his debut against Leeds United earlier this season. Since then, he has played only two games in the Premier League and has not been in the team for five consecutive matches.

sports witness The Italian press has covered the reaction to this. Question marks are being raised on his attitude tutomercatoweb Also noting some details of the ankle injury.

This suggests that his absence from action is due to a fitness issue. Despite this, it seems that his future at Nottingham Forest is already sealed and his valuation has dropped significantly.

Napoli wants around €18 million for sale

arianapoli Note that the obligation of Napoli to buy Lucca from Udinese was €35m. He never really broke through in Naples and that is why he transferred to Nottingham Forest.

The Partenopei are watching things closely and are aware that he will return to the club in the summer. Antonio Conte’s side are now keen to make a move for him in the summer and are happy to accept a loss on the deal.

As a result, they value him at between €18m and €20m, with Nottingham Forest not interested in any permanent deal.

Napoli intend to sell the striker permanently in order to recover as much as possible before his price drops further.

Things seem tough for Lucca

It feels like the Italian’s injury problems are being largely ignored, even though it has been widely covered in the press. This is probably why he has not played in the Premier League for several weeks.

Furthermore, he has not always been used enough to prove himself. Within weeks of his arrival, Nottingham Forest changed managers and that probably didn’t help either.

That’s why the current spell says little about the 25-year-old’s abilities. He proved himself well at Udinese and also earned a place in the national team. The striker once again needs consistency to really make a mark next season.

If anything, Napoli should be blamed for poor management of their resources.

Borussia Dortmund plan to re-sign Jadon Sancho this summer following his departure Aston Villa The rise has been rapid, and confidence in the 26-year-old within the club has changed dramatically.

What once looked like a long-term reunification full of doubts has now become a real possibility for the German side.

Sancho back on the radar

Ruhr News Today we cover Dortmund’s growing interest in signing Jadon Sancho for the third time.

Reports over the past few months have seen Dortmund analyzing a deal for their former player ahead of the summer. Sancho is set to become a free agent after his loan spell at Aston Villa ends. He will then return to Manchester United, where his contract is expiring and will not be renewed.

Dortmund is slowly talking to itself An outlook for the 26-year-old winger. In fact, sporting director Lars Ricken openly reiterated this idea to Sportbild this week.

He said, “At present we are keeping an eye on many players and investigating them.”

“We’re checking to see if he can improve our team. We’re doing the same with Jadon.”

Why has Dortmund’s stance on Sancho changed?

Ruhr Nachrichten report that Dortmund ‘intensely’ pursued Sancho for several months while he was on loan at Aston Villa.

They know that his contract with Manchester United expires this summer and he will be available on a free transfer. There were initially doubts, given his disappointing loan spell at Chelsea the previous season and his inconsistent performances at Aston Villa.

But in recent weeks, something has changed. Dortmund scouts are now reporting sharper fitness levels, more confidence and happiness on the pitch and a return of Sancho’s trademark creativity.

The atmosphere inside the club has become bad. There has been a ‘massive rethink’ about Sancho and bringing him back.

The growing belief is that Sancho still has the game-changing ability that Dortmund needs. Even his modest goal numbers at Aston Villa don’t worry him. They see Sancho as a playmaker, not a scorer.

financial reality

Under normal circumstances, Dortmund would not be able to buy a player of Jadon Sancho’s quality. But this summer the situation is different. There is no transfer fee, manageable wages of €6-7 million and there will be a signing bonus rather than a huge fee.

For Dortmund, the cost-benefit ratio is unusually favourable. However, there are some sticking points. Sancho has more offers elsewhere and wants a long-term contract.

Dortmund are wary of the latter given the trajectory of his career. After all he has hardly impressed Manchester United, Chelsea or Aston Villa in recent years. At the moment, the profits from gambling are still huge, but German clubs know they need to be careful.

At the moment, the club feel this is their best chance to bring Sancho back permanently. There is a growing consensus that they do not want to miss the opportunity.

Miles McBride has missed the last 27 games for the New York Knicks, including Tuesday night’s 121-116 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, as he recovers from sports hernia surgery. McBride was instrumental in establishing a defensive identity for the Knicks early in the season, and his absence since late January has necessitated the arrival of Jose Alvarado via trade for more guard depth.

But McBride doesn’t seem too far away from returning to action. According to head coach Mike Brown, via SNY’s Ian Begley, McBride has made progress from scrimmaging as he recovers from injury. With only a few weeks left before the playoffs begin, it will be important for McBride to get some live reps as he plays into a rotation role for the team in the postseason.

McBride is a fearless competitor who defends well and changes the tempo of the game for the Knicks with his energy, hustle and shot-making. On the season, he is averaging a career-best 12.9 points per game on 42 percent shooting from beyond the arc, and under Brown’s tutelage he has become more important to the team than ever.

The earliest date for McBride’s return is the 26th, when the Knicks take on the Charlotte Hornets on the road.

Miles McBride has become invaluable to the Knicks

McBride’s progression from spark plug off the bench to an invaluable rotation piece for the Knicks has been nothing short of incredible. New York’s play reaches a higher level whenever McBride is on the field; According to PBP stats, whenever McBride is on the court, the Knicks are more than five points better per 100 possessions than when he is not on the court.

Keeping McBride healthy and active once the playoffs begin is vital for the Knicks if they are to ultimately take over the Eastern Conference.

last month, sports witness Repeated claims about Fulham making a move for Moise Kean in the winter transfer window were covered.

The London club had expressed interest in January. Barcelona, ​​Paris FC and AC Milan were also interested.

With no concrete offers made, the striker turned things around for himself in 2026. It has also helped Fiorentina regain some form to avoid relegation.

The former Everton player’s situation is being talked about again. It seems Fulham are in the running to bring him back to the Premier League.

A deal could be possible for Fulham

tutomercatoweb Italy International report that Milan have made an ongoing search for him over the past few weeks.

Rossoneri manager Max Allegri has been important in Keane’s career during his time at Juve. They would be interested in a reunification but a deal seems too difficult for the Serie A giants.

At the moment, the player is completely focused on Fiorentina and is not thinking about his future. But a deal may be more viable for Fulham, who are still interested.

This is because Keane has a release clause of €62m in his La Viola contract. This will be in place between July 1 and 15, which will fall during the World Cup period. The ex-Juventus player is likely to be in action at that time and there could be increased attention on him.

That price is quite high for Milan and for Italian sides in general. If suitors come forward, Fiorentina are likely to point to a release clause, and it would only suit Fulham.

Keane could be a good replacement for Marco Silva

While Keane’s first shot at the Premier League did not go to plan, he has since developed as a player.

Physically, he has matured considerably and has become a real hunter in the final third. Sometimes he is criticized for missing chances but he keeps scoring the right runs to get those chances.

Keane struggled at the start of the season but now has three goals in four Serie A games. Last season, he found the net 19 times in the league, which led to his recall to the Azzurri.

He is a player who now knows his best role and Fulham could benefit from that. The release clause is arguably still higher than it should be, but at 26, Keane has a lot to offer.

Despite Anthony Edwards winning MVP, Kawhi Leonard stole the spotlight at the NBA All-Star Game. Leonard later earned much praise. According to First Things First, from former Boston Celtics player Antoine Walker.

“I thought Kawhi Leonard was awesome. To be a hometown guy, in front of your fans… we need to make this game very competitive again.”

“I thought Kawhi Leonard was awesome. To be a hometown guy, in front of your fans… we need to make this game very competitive again.”

Antoine Walker was a big fan of the way Kawhi played in the All-Star Game 🔥

(via @FTFonFS1)

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– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 17 February 2026

The NBA All-Star Game format consisted of four games: World vs. Stars, Stars vs. Stripes, and World vs. Stripes. Notably, during the World vs. Stripes game, Leonard scored 31 points and shot 11 of 13 from the field, leading the Stripes to a 48–45 win.

Based on his All-Star Game performances, Leonard is now a seven-time NBA All-Star (2016, 2017, 2019–2021, 2024, 2026). Notably, he was named the All-Star Game MVP in 2020. This year, Leonard is averaging 27.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.

While Leonard has performed well individually, the Clippers are currently 26-28 and in 10th place in the Western Conference standings. Additionally, Leonard has been dealing with injuries and inflammation recently in his left knee.

Adding to the challenges this season, Leonard’s accomplishments attracted media attention amid the NBA’s scrutiny bypassing the salary cap With the help of defunct company Aspiration.

Leonard has been playing with the Clippers since 2019, the same year he won the NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors. In the 2021 playoffs, he tore his ACL, causing him to miss the 2022 season. The following year, additional knee problems sidelined him.

Walker played 13 NBA seasons (1996 to 2008), was a three-time All-Star with the Celtics, and won the 2006 NBA Championship with the Heat.