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      Christian Eriksen, 33, makes transfer decision after leaving Man Utd as a free agent and ‘refusing to go on tour’

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      CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN has turned his back on extending his Premier League stay – insisting: I’ve done my time in England.The Denmark international is a free agent with his Manchester United contract expiring, and there is top-flight interest in the midfielder.Christian Eriksen has stated that his future may lie away from England after seeing his Manchester United contract not renewedHowever, a special ruling means the Danish midfielder can’t return to ItalyBut Eriksen, 33, declared his aim to play in another country after spending over ten seasons in the Premier League. Signed from Ajax, he had a seven-year stay with Tottenham before leaving for Inter Milan in 2020.Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest on national duty in June 2021, but went on to have a six-month spell with Brentford in early 2022.United signed him that summer, and he went on to score eight goals in 107 Red Devils appearances.READ MORE IN MAN UNITEDEriksen told Danish TV: “I would rather get away from the Premier League.”I feel like I’ve taken my turn in the Premier League, so I’m looking outside the English borders.”It has been a great place for me and my family, and we have been there for many years.Tour missEriksen, like fellow Scandinavian Victor Lindelöf, was absent from United’s chaotic post-season tour.Most read in FootballSome reports suggested the pair refused to travel to Asia for the money-spinning trip.The Dane playmaker stayed to tie the knot with long-time partner Sabrina Kvist Jensen. Whilst, Lindelof’s wife Maja is currently heavily pregnant with the pair’s third child.He added: “When I moved from Tottenham to Inter, it wasn’t my plan to go back to England either.”After that I’ve been there for three and a half years again, so you should never say never.”But my priority is that I have to leave.”Danish bookies installed home-country club Odense as favourites to be Eriksen’s next employer.  He spent three years in their youth ranks.But the midfielder insisted: “It’s football’s rumour mill.  I hope no-one has put money on it being now, because then they will lose.”Right now there is nothing.  There is interest all around, but there is nothing where I am close to signing.Eriksen’s move to Manchester United was brought about after his cardiac arrest in the 2021 European Championship prevented him from playing football in Italy due to the implantable defibrillator inserted in his chest. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordHis Inter contract was subsequently terminated following the ruling from of the Italian Football Association and he joined Brentford on a short-term deal before signing for United. The installed defibrillator means that Eriksen is still unable to play football in Italy therefore sign for an Italian club. Read More on The Sun”My focus is on playing international matches, and then go on a good summer holiday,” he concluded.”Then we will see how long the holiday will be.” More

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      Gary Lineker agrees deal with new broadcaster for Club World Cup after Match of the Day exit

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      GARY LINEKER has agreed a deal with a new broadcaster after leaving the BBC.The presenter stepped back from hosting Match of the Day after 26 years in the hotseat at the end of the Premier League season just over a week ago.Gary Lineker has agreed a deal with DAZNCredit: PAThe Rest Is Football show will include Club World Cup highlightsCredit: The Rest Is FootballHe has now agreed a deal with DAZN that will see his The Rest Is Football Podcast broadcast highlights of the Club World Cup.The show, which features Alan Shearer and Micah Richards as co-hosts, will show the best bits from matches in the video version of the podcast.DAZN chief Pete Oliver said: “The Rest Is Football is essential viewing and listening for fans who want insight, entertainment, and personality.”This partnership is a brilliant way to bring the Fifa Club World Cup even closer to that audience.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“It’s about connecting global football with the voices fans trust and love, and showing the tournament in a fresh, exciting, and authentically British way.”The Club World Cup begins on June 15 and it is being held in the US.Fifa president Gianni Infantino has revamped the tournament to include 32 teams, with Chelsea and Manchester City flying the flag for England. Streaming giants DAZN are the event’s global rights holder and will broadcast all 63 matches for free.Most read in FootballChannel 5 will also show 23 live games after striking a sub-licencing agreement.Lineker’s Rest Is Football Podcast was removed from the BBC’s streaming service last week following the former England striker’s departure from the company.Gary Lineker reveals Match of the Day blunder he made in last-ever appearance for first time in 26 yearsIt comes amid a bitter end to his time at the Beeb as Match of the Day chiefs dealt him a final snub just hours before his farewell show.The Sun exclusively revealed that they decided to axe his last interview with Liverpool star Mo Salah without warning due to fears he would say something controversial about Gaza.Lineker issued an apology last month after sharing a pro-Gaza video that likened supporters of Israel to rats.He has since been enjoying some time off in Ibiza, attending his son Harry’s wedding and appearing to put his feud with brother Wayne aside during celebrations.It has always been Lineker’s plan to expand his podcast empire after his BBC departure, saying: “Professionally, I’ve got a big podcast company and I think it takes up quite a bit of my time and it will probably take up a bit more now.“It’s really exciting and it’s a lot of fun. We’re doing really well. I don’t think I’ll do much television.”Lineker’s plan after leaving the BBC was to expand his podcastThe revamped Club World Cup begins later this monthCredit: EPA More

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      Newcastle ‘make five players untouchable’ in summer transfer window after securing Champions League football

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      NEWCASTLE have drawn up their transfer plans – and made five stars ‘untouchable’.Eddie Howe is planning for another assault on the Champions League as well as bridging the gap to the top of the Premier League.Eddie Howe won the Carabao Cup last season and wants moreCredit: GettyWith Financial Fair Play breathing down their necks, fans may have been fretting that some top stars could be flogged.But according to The Athletic, the club’s top brass have put their foot down on key talent leaving, which will bring a huge sigh of relief for their passionate fans.Here, SunSport checks out the five players who will be sticking around St James’ Park for a while longer…Bruno GuimaraesThe Brazilian midfield maestro has suitors across Europe, but Toon won’t budge. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Manchester City were reportedly interested but Newcastle have privately insisted he’s not going anywhere no matter how much money is offered.Bruno Guimaraes embodies the passion of NewcastleCredit: GettySandro TonaliThe Italian has been a colossus this season. There have been games where his class has made the difference.Howe knows they’ve got a much better chance of achieving big things with him in the side.Sandro Tonali has become on of the first names on the team-sheetCredit: GettyAnthony GordonWhat a rise, from Goodison fringe man to Newcastle’s flying winger, and now an England star. Most read in FootballThe club want to keep Gordon for as long as they can and he’s probably not reached his full potential yet.Gordon just keeps getting better and better since arriving from EvertonCredit: ReutersBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKTino LivramentoA modern-day full-back who didn’t get a proper look-in at Chelsea but he has been a breath of fresh air every time he’s played for Newcastle. Manchester City have reportedly targeted him as a natural replacement for Kyle Walker but Newcastle are having none of it.Newcastle star Callum Wilson bravely opens up on moment he considered taking his own life as a childAlexander IsakOne of the best strikers in Europe, consistently making the difference in big games. Unreal when fully fit and he just keeps getting better.There’s top-level interest as expected but the club have made it clear he’s going nowhere.Alexander Isak is a man in demand but Newcastle want to keep himThe Magpies are braced for aggressive approaches this summer and will let some players go but they’ve already started work on the building blocks for next season.They’ve also been linked again to Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, after failing to get a deal over the line last summer.Howe knows how brutal the Champions League can be after finishing bottom of their group last time around.This year the target is to get out of the group and make a real statement in Europe. More

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      ‘Genius’ – Tottenham’s subtle reference to lasagne scandal in new kit launch hailed by fans

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      TOTTENHAM cheekily referenced their 2006 “lasagne-gate” heartbreak in today’s new home kit launch.The North Londoners’ released their 2025-26 strip with a glossy video across their social media channels.Tottenham included a lasagne in their kit launchCredit: Instagram @spursofficialTottenham’s 2025-26 home shirt went on sale todayCredit: X @SpursOfficialWith the slogan “Take A Vow” – the campaign was themed on fans and players taking wedding-style vows.Beloved former skipper Ledley King began the video by saying: “Loyal Spurs supporters. Beloved Lilywhites. We gather here today to take a vow between fans and club.”A series of fans and players, including Lucas Bergvall, Dejan Kulusevski and Micky van de Ven then went through the wedding-style vows routine.As King, 45, delivered the famous “In sickness and in health” line – the promo pertinently showed a plate of lasagne.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe dodgy meal is a reference to Tottenham’s May 2006 clash with West Ham at Upton Park.Martin Jol’s side went into the contest needing to win to secure Champions League football for the first time since the famous competition rebranded from the old European Cup.Disaster struck on the eve of the match, as several members of Jol’s squad were struck down by illness following a “dodgy lasagne”.Spurs went on to lose 2-1, sickeningly allowing rivals Arsenal to pip them to fourth.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSeveral Tottenham stars were sick as they took on West Ham in 2006Credit: GettySpurs missed out on Champions League qualification on the final dayCredit: GettyEx-White Hart Lane favourite Jermain Defoe, who scored Tottenham’s goal at Upton Park, told the Transfer Talk podcast: “I remember the build up to the game. It was massive for the football club.”We felt like we deserved it, I remember going into the game and everyone was buzzing.Inside Tottenham’s wild Europa League open-top bus parade as 200,000 fans greet heroes”We had the evening meal, and going to bed, I remember a call from the doctor to ask how I was feeling, because a lot of the lads were not well. I thought it was like one or two, but quite a few were struggling. I couldn’t believe it.”Such an important game and seven of the lads were sick. I still respect guys such as Michael Carrick, who went out and played even though they were struggling.”Tottenham tried desperately to get the game postponed, only to be told in no uncertain terms that failure to play could lead to a points deduction.On what it was like in the dressing room after that infamous defeat, Jermaine Jenas later reminisced: “There was this moment where we were sat in the dressing room and there were eight, nine, 10 people being sick everywhere.”One is in the toilet, one’s in the sink, one’s in a bucket, everyone’s just being sick everywhere.”And then all you could hear was the biggest party ever going on in the dressing room opposite.”‘IT’S JUST TOTTENHAM’King, who missed the game courtesy of a broken metatarsal, reflected: “The players were not ready to play football. I don’t know how they played. I thought at the time, this is just our luck isn’t it? It’s just Tottenham.”Despite the trauma, Spurs fans were able to see the funny side of the lasagne reference, with one writing on X: “It’s absolutely brilliant made me laugh out so loud when I saw it.”While a second commented: “The lasagna was lovely touch.”Read More on The SunA third joked: “This killed me.”But another added: “Still hurts tbh.”Son Heung-min models Tottenham’s new home shirtCredit: Instagrm / @spursofficialLucas Bergvall was also part of the glossy launchCredit: Instagrm / @spursofficial More

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      Rangers ‘closing in on Russell Martin as next manager and he has already ACCEPTED the project’

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      RUSSELL MARTIN is ‘closing in’ on being named the new Rangers manager, it’s being claimed. SunSport was first to tell you back on February 28 – the day Philippe Clement was axed – that Martin was a serious contender to replace him.Russell Martin during his time at SouthamptonCredit: ReutersRussell Martin, RangersCredit: Willie Vass – The Sun GlasgowSince then the likes of Steven Gerrard and Davide Ancelotti have both been heavily linked with the role.But we told you at the start of the week how Martin remained a major contender for the role, and was set to meet with Rangers chiefs to make a fresh pitch to become Ibrox boss.But now the 39-year-old, a former Gers player, has emerged as the new frontrunner for the Gers hotseat, after interest from Leicester City came to nothing.Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reports this lunchtime that the former Southampton, Norwich and MK Dons boss has ‘accepted the project’ and the Gers are closing in on his signature.He wrote: “Rangers are closing in on the appointment of Russell Martin as new head coach. “Former Southampton manager has already accepted the project, ready for new chapter.”New sporting director Kevin Thelwell said only yesterday how Rangers are closing in on a new manager.Thelwell, now officially started as the club’s new sporting director yesterday, insists an appointment is close.Most read in FootballHe said: “Top of the priority list will be the appointment of a new head coach for our men’s team.”That search has been progressing well and the club and I look forward to bringing that to a conclusion in the coming days.”Roger Hannah and Robert Grieve debate if Davide Ancelotti or Russell Martin should be the next Rangers manager in the Coffee ClubMeanwhile, Ibrox CEO Patrick Stewart says Gers aim to be a force for good in Scottish football.Stewart is standing for election onto the SPFL board on June 24.His appointment is likely to go through, with a number of other Ibrox figures taking up key positions with the league and SFA.Under the previous regime, Gers were often critical of the running of the game. Now Stewart insists the club must continue to shine a spotlight on big issues – and vowed to engage in ‘constructive’ boardroom talks.He said: “Rangers is committed to being a force for good in Scottish football.”That means not only contributing ideas and energy to help the game grow, but also playing our part in asking the right questions and helping raise standards.Read More on The Sun”These appointments and nomination demonstrate the club’s determination to play a full and constructive part in Scottish football’s decision-making and to ensure Rangers’ voice is heard on matters of importance.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Man Utd STUCK with Jadon Sancho’s £300,000-a-week wages as Chelsea pay huge fine after failing permanent transfer talks

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are stuck with Jadon Sancho after he left Chelsea following the end of his loan.The England winger had a mixed time at Stamford Bridge, failing to live up to expectations again.Jadon Sancho is heading back to Manchester United after his Chelsea loan endedCredit: GettyHe did finish his time with the Blues with a goal in the hammering of Beal Betis in the Europa Conference final.But, according to David Ornstein, he is now leaving Chelsea to head back to United.There was a clause in his loan deal that meant Todd Boehly’s team had to sign him permanently for £25 million.But after failing to agree terms on him staying, he will go to Old Trafford, for now.Chelsea are understood to have paid a £5 million penalty to United.The 25-year-old will now explore his options in the Premier League and Europe over his next move.It is understood he is not in Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim’s plans for the 2025-26 Premier League season.According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, he is still set to leave United this summer.Most read in FootballHe has been made available by the club for a move away, with the funds made reinvested in the squad.But, for now, the club are stuck with his £300,000-a-week wages, until he leaves.Here is why Liam Delap is the perfect striker for Chelsea Sancho is heading into an important stage of his career, to find a place to settle.And he will still have hopes of playing for England again in the future.The Three Lions will head to the United States next summer for the 2026 World Cup.Sancho will want to be in Thomas Tuchel’s plans for that when it comes around.Chelsea 2025/26 Home Kit: Available Now!*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue.He scored just three goals in 31 Premier League appearance for Chelsea during his loan.There was hopes he would stay on and restart his career, but they failed to materialise.Sancho joined United in the summer of 2021 for around £71 million from Borussia Dortmund. However, he failed to live up to the huge transfer fee, scoring nine times in 58 league appearances.Read More on The SunHe was then loaned back to Dortmund last year, where he bagged twice in 14.His Chelsea loan came about at the start of last season, but he never truly hit the heights they hoped. More

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      Gary Neville names four Man Utd stars who must leave this summer and the transfer exit that’s a ‘step too far’

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      GARY NEVILLE has named four Manchester United players he thinks should leave the club this summer.He’s also pinpointed one player who can’t be allowed to leave – despite speculation linking with with an exit.Gary Neville has named the players he thinks Man Utd should sellCredit: GettyMarcus Rashford has been tipped to leave Old Trafford permanentlyCredit: GettyThe Red Devils endured a nightmare season both in the Premier League and in Europe this term.They finished the campaign 15th in the Prem table with 18 fewer points than last season.United also failed to qualify for European football after losing to Spurs in the Europa League final last month.Several players are now expected to be sold in the coming months, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe targetting a rebuild.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAnd former right-back Neville has named the players he thinks should be in line for the axe.Speaking on the It’s Called Soccer podcast, the 50-year-old said: “Marcus Rashford has to leave for him and the club. I think that ship has sailed and he needs to find himself another club.”I would worry that Aston Villa haven’t announced that they’re keeping him already because I think that could have been an easy deal to do with United if they were going to keep him, so it sounds to me like Villa aren’t going to keep him.”I would say for Marcus’ sake and for United’s sake that it feels like that path has come to an end.”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordNeville can also see a similar situation unfolding with Jadon Sancho following his Chelsea loan spell.He continued: “I feel a little bit similarly with him as I do with Marcus. I’d be a bit concerned that Chelsea haven’t made the noises that they’re going to keep him.Rashford to Inter Milan? Man Utd Star Eyes Shock Serie A Move!The Red Devils are set to seek a permanent move for Jadon SanchoCredit: AlamyThe former United defender believes Antony should stay in SpainCredit: GettyAlejandro Garnacho has been told by Ruben Amorim that he will have no place in the United squad next seasonCredit: Getty”Again, Manchester United have to make sure they part ways with him and, from Jadon’s point of view, he has to make sure that he parts ways with Manchester United.”Since Neville’s comments, it’s emerged that Chelsea will NOT take up their option to sign Sancho.The former England right-back also believes that Man Utd should consider selling Antony to a club in Spain following his loan spell with Real Betis.Neville explained: “I can imagine he was absolutely going under while he was at Old Trafford.”He’s gone to Spain and having seen a couple of players that I played with not do it Old Trafford but do it in Spain… I think he’s suited down to the ground and it’s been proven.”Over there, there’s a different tactical awareness, there’s a different technical ability and there’s a way of playing that’s just more suited to players.”The players I’m referring to are players like Kleberson or Diego Forlan. It just didn’t quite happen for them but they had really good careers and I think there are players like that who just aren’t suited to a league.”I think Antony is perfect for Spain and, again, somebody who Manchester United should facilitate leaving. It’s best for Antony and best for the club.”Alejandro Garnacho has been embroiled in a public fallout with United head coach Ruben Amorim over the last few weeks.The 20-year-old was left furious after being limited to just 20 minutes of match time in last month’s Europa League final defeat in Bilbao.His brother then claimed that he was “thrown under the bus” by Amorim.Garnacho has now been told that he will not have a place in the Man Utd squad next season.And Neville believes the club should cash-in on the forward when they can.He continued: “I think if players are taking on the manager and if players are questioning the manager in public through social media or through other means, the manager has to win.”If the manager doesn’t win, the manager has to leave and I don’t think that’s going to happen this time. That’s happened far too many times before. I think Garnacho will leave purely because of that, I think they’ve had enough.”Garnacho can play in the Premier League, no doubt, but I think he’ll love it in Spain, he’ll thrive over there, he’ll score goals. He’ll probably be someone next season that we’re all looking back on thinking, ‘Why didn’t Manchester United keep him?’, that type of thing will probably happen, there’s an element of that, but I think he has to go.”That’s not me throwing my toys out the pram and saying, ‘Get him out the club’… no, for him and the club, I think it’s right that he goes.”Those four players should leave, not just because Manchester United should let them go, but because they should go and find themselves a place in their lives where they can go and play football because it’s not at Old Trafford.”Kobbie Mainoo is another player who has been linked with an exit in recent months.However, Neville insists he still has a place at Old Trafford and could be a crucial asset for the Red Devils in the future.”Mainoo, no. That’s a step too far,” he concluded. “If we can’t give Kobbie Mainoo a job in that two in midfield… I look at Mainoo and the way he plays football and I think a top club would want him.”Why can’t we make him a top player? If he’s one of ours and he’s shown talent.”I don’t know what’s gone on there in the last few months. He’s obviously had some injuries which has caused him a problem so he needs to stay fit, but I’d like to think he could be one of that two in midfield that Ruben Amorim plays.”It’s probably not Casemiro as his partner and it’s probably not Ugarte as his partner, it’s probably someone else in there who is better than those two, if I’m being honest.”But we should be building around Kobbie Mainoo in central midfield and not because he’s come through the ranks.”The Red Devils have already made one signing this summer.Read More on The SunMatheus Cunha has joined in a £62.5million transfer from Wolves.Bryan Mbuemo looks set to follow after choosing to join the club over any other Premier League side.Neville has called for Kobbie Mainoo to stayCredit: Alamy More

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      Chelsea striker curse laid bare with £550m spent, only five hits and no No9 for two years – can Delap finally break it?

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      OVER the last 22 years Chelsea have spent almost £550million on strikers — but only a handful have proven to be a success.The No9 shirt has been “cursed” at Stamford Bridge and nobody has worn the number since flop Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang departed two years ago with one league goal to his name.Liam Delap is joining Chelsea from Ipswich for £30mCredit: GettyThe club have a long-running striker curse dating back to Adrian MutuCredit: GettyNobody has worn the No9 shirt since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leftCredit: RexLiam Delap is next to fill the centre-forward boots, arriving for £30m from Ipswich.But despite the 22-year-old’s talent shining through in a relegated side, there are no guarantees he will end the club’s long-standing nightmare.It dates back to 2003 when Adrian Mutu arrived for £15.8m from Parma.The Romanian managed just six Premier League goals before he was released following a positive test for cocaine.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSince then, the likes of Hernan Crespo, Andriy Shevchenko and Fernando Torres have all failed to match expectations after joining for massive fees.In more recent times, Alvaro Morata and Timo Werner have been added to the long list of big-money mistakes.Romelu Lukaku has cost Chelsea a total of £117.5m, taking into account his two spells at Stamford Bridge.And in his 36 league matches, the Belgian hit the back of the net a disappointing eight times at a rate of £14.7m per Prem goal.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe difficulties also stretch to loan signings like Radamel Falcao, Alexandre Pato and Gonzalo Higuain.They managed just seven goals between them before the club happily showed them the exit door.From embarrassing Chelsea pal to interview with dad – Five times Cole Palmer stole show AFTER Conference League finalsEven away from centre-forwards, the “cursed” No9 shirt usually worn by goalscorers went to others like midfielder Steve Sidwell and defender Khalid Boulahrouz.Success stories are hard to find with the £24m deal for legend Didier Drogba and the £32m splashed on cult hero Diego Costa among the few that have not been weighed down by the pressure of leading the line for the Blues.But Delap has the ability to join them in becoming a Chelsea hero.His movement is exceptional, he links up play well and boasts the pace to stretch the pitch.The Blues risk becoming predictable in Enzo Maresca’s structured approach and when Nicolas Jackson was out injured, the team struggled for goals and an outlet.But Delap is also a provider, creating 21 chances for his Ipswich team-mates on top of his 12 goals for a side that hit the back of the net just 36 times all season.BBC pundit Danny Murphy believes Delap can be Harry Kane’s England successor, saying: “I think he’s the best young English striker out there. “I know he’s got a bit to learn, and wisdom comes with experience and game time in this league, but he’s got all the attributes to be a top international player.Read More on The Sun“I just don’t see a weakness for him. He’s scored enough goals in a struggling side, really, but he gets a lot of chances and he’ll score more.“He’s just got that lovely balance between physical and technical. Rarely you get both. He’s really just super talented.”Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeAndriy Shevchenko was another expensive flopCredit: Times Newspapers LtdFernando Torres’ form dipped when he arrived at Stamford BridgeCredit: AFP More