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MANCHESTER UNITED are eager to finalise deals to sign Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap, according to reports.Ruben Amorim wants to revamp his attacking options this summer and the two forwards have been earmarked as key targets.Man Utd want to wrap up a deal to sign Matheus CunhaCredit: GettyThe Red Devils intend to activate Liam Delap’s £30m release clauseCredit: GettyDelap is United’s No1 transfer target ahead of the summer window, and will be available for just £30million once Ipswich are relegated.The Red Devils intend to trigger his release clause as soon as they are able to, according to the Daily Mail, and will do the same with Cunha’s £62.5million buyout fee.United are said to have fought off interest from Newcastle to land Cunha, 25, who was spoken to by Amorim in the Old Trafford tunnel last Sunday.Delap, 22, does have other suitors too however, most notably Chelsea.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAnd although his buyout clause is £30m, add-ons are expected the make the deal a lot pricier.That means a large chunk on the budget could be spent on the pair, with Amorim understood to be planning on deploying them both in his starting line-up, with Cunha as a No10 alongside Bruno Fernandes.Victor Osimhen also remains an option but would cost upwards of £70m.United could reportedly let Rasmus Hojlund leave to Napoli as part of the deal, while Napoli are also interested in Alejandro Garnacho.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe Argentine winger could leave this summer and his transfer fee would secure pure profit for the Red Devils since he is an academy graduate.Chelsea hold an interest in Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo – another academy player who would guarantee pure profit.Ruben Amorim will go all out to secure Europa League glory for Man Utd United could be open to letting the midfielder leave along with Casemiro.And finding suitors to sign Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony on a permanent basis is also on the priority list this summer. More

JOHN TERRY will feel right at home running the London Marathon this weekend.The iconic one-time Chelsea captain wore the No26 on his shirt throughout his glittering career.John Terry is running the London Marathon for charityCredit: PAAdd another 0.2 miles and you have the exact distance the former defender plans to run through the Capital.Terry, 44, is putting himself through the gruelling course for two good causes: His own foundation which works to ‘ensure every child and adult has the opportunity to thrive’ and charity ‘Rays of Sunshine’ aiming to brighten the lives of seriously ill children.Running a marathon is no easy feat even if you are still pretty fit and spent years in tip-top shape as a highly-decorated Premier League star.Modern footballers are trained for short bursts of speed across a pitch – not for steady, long-distance running at constant pace.When Chelsea Files last spoke to Terry a few weeks ago he was up to 17.5 miles and looking good for it despite a minor calf problem.But don’t think to look out for the most famous Chelsea player of modern times in characteristic blue on Sunday. No way will he be running in a club kit.The reason? “There might be a few Tottenham fans in the crowd.” He joked.As you would expect, Chelsea’s legendary captain is putting the work in ahead of his big run.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHe told SunSport: “Everything I have read says that you have got to put in at least 30 kilometres beforehand.” You can chip in to JT’s good causes by clicking here…How Enzo Maresca can transform Chelsea to challenge for Premier League titleFernandes poster boy for burnout fearsEnzo Fernandez is the new poster boy for FifPro burnout fearsCredit: GettyENZO FERNANDEZ has become the new poster boy for fears over player burnout.The Blues midfielder featured in a social media blitz from the international players’ union FifPro aimed at making a global pre-emptive warning about this summer’s hectic programme for club and country.Figures compiled by FifPro show how Argentine schemer Enzo will have to take 11 flights for club and country following the Prem’s final game on May 25.It is set to start with a 1,500-mile round trip to Wroclaw in Poland with Chelsea favourites to reach the Conference League final despite squeaking past Legia Warsaw after a quarter-final second leg home defeat on Thursday.Immediately afterwards, Fernandez, 24, will head across the Atlantic for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia, before joining up with his Chelsea team-mates ahead of the Club World Cup opener in Atlanta on June 16.It comes as the union’s fight to persuade Fifa to ditch the expanded 32-team competition, citing concerns over player welfare, have failed.But a FifPro spokesman referred to Fernandez’s likely summer exertions as “the crunch window”, pointing to the realities of his summer programme.FifPro said: “Enzo now faces one of the most intense stretches of the season, when he will compete in four competitions for club and country between May and the middle of July.“Our data shows he’s already played more than 50 matches this season and by July that’s projected to be more than 70, with little time to recover.“Then the Premier League season restarts in August, leaving him little or no time to rest or retrain.“Without stronger safeguards, this calendar congestion risks becoming the norm.”Chelsea Women’s stunning ticket dealChelsea Women are letting fans buy up to 20 tickets per personCredit: ReutersCHELSEA WOMEN are at home to Barcelona this Sunday as they bid to overturn a 4-1 deficit in the Champions League semi-final second leg.It’s a big ask but already 20,000 tickets have been sold for the 2pm kick-off to underline the growing level of support in the ladies’ game.You can buy them on general sale and the club is being ultra generous by offering up to 20 per person… something you would never see in the men’s game.Old favourites for MarescaEnzo Maresca could convince Chelsea to move for Leicester’s Mads HermansenCredit: GettyCHELSEA are always one of the busiest clubs in any transfer window.And the Blues are set to be at the heart of one specific market this summer.Goalkeepers have been a hot topic at Stamford Bridge all season, with Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen both failing to make their mark as first-choice.That leaves the Blues with a big decision to make over what to do between the posts next season.But they are not the only ones.One industry insider has predicted that the market for keepers this summer is going to be “insane” as a host of players and clubs seek deals.Chelsea will have calls to make on the futures of Sanchez and Jorgensen, but also on loan Djordje Petrovic and Kepa Arrizabalaga, both having fine seasons.If they do decide to recruit outside of Stamford Bridge, Enzo Maresca’s former club could provide an answer.The Blues have been impressed with Foxes keeper Mads Hermansen, who saved a penalty from Cole Palmer earlier this season.And Leicester’s precarious financial position could give Chelsea the chance to snag a bargain.While there is likely to be plenty of interest in the Danish stopper, Leicester’s need to sell could see them reduce the asking price of £35m.Pop royalty at the BridgeMadonna watched Chelsea lose to Legia Warsaw at Stamford Bridge last ThursdayCredit: Instagram/MadonnaAT CHELSEA you play for the badge – unless it was last Thursday at Stamford Bridge when they played for the Madge.Eagle-eyed star spotters picked out that pop legend Madonna was sitting in the stands and watching the Conference League clash with Poles Legia Warsaw.The multi-award-winning performer is mates with Chelsea’s own rock star director Barbara Charone.True Blue was a No1 album for Madonna in 1986. Listen out for it on the Stamford Bridge PA system soon.No easy exit for NkunkuChristopher Nkunku knows his time at Chelsea is upCredit: GettyCHRISTOPHER NKUNKU knows his time is up at Chelsea.The French forward is now playing a waiting game with the club to find a possible outlet this summer.Nkunku was dropped from Sunday’s matchday squad for Fulham by boss Enzo Maresca who insisted it was for ‘technical’ reasons. This is managerial code for simply ditching a player the manager doesn’t think is up to the job.There has been no fallout between player and head coach but Nkunku is now leaving the ball in Chelsea’s court to find him a new club in the close season.He still has four years left on his contract and can sit back safe in that knowledge.The only worry for the player and his advisers is that Chelsea will still demand a high price for a player who has never really settled at Stamford Bridge.New face in the dugout There will be a new face in the dugout for Chelsea next weekend as Maresca serves a banCredit: RexENZO MARESCA cannot win. Not on the football pitch.His attempts to win over sceptical Chelsea fans will have to go on hold this weekend as he serves a one-game touchline ban.This is because the Italian picked up his third yellow card of the season at Fulham on Sunday for his overzealous celebrations of Pedro Neto’s 93rd-minute winner. An act of raw emotion that the fans should have lapped up as they demand to see more of the old Chelsea identity back.Modest Maresca cooled down then left the pitch at the final whistle to let the players and travelling supporters celebrate together – and copped some stick from some for not joining in.Damned if he does and damned if he doesn’t?Chelsea ratings vs IpswichJADON SANCHO spared Chelsea’s blushes as Enzo Maresca’s side came from behind to draw against Ipswich.The relegation-threatened Tractor Boys went 2-0 up after 31 minutes with Chelsea flat throughout the first half.But Maresca’s men woke up after the break and fought back for what will still be a disappointing point as they chase a Champions League spot.So who were the shining lights for the Blues – and who had an afternoon to forget?Read Conor Jones’ ratings here to find out. 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CHELSEA’S obligation to buy clause for Jadon Sancho has officially been triggered.The Manchester United flop has endured a mixed spell with the Blues since arriving on loan last summer.Chelsea’s loan obligation clause for Jadon Sancho has officially been triggeredCredit: ReutersThe 25-year-old has scored three goals and added four assists in 27 Premier League matches this term.However, his season included a 16-league game goal-drought dating back to early December which he finally ended with a stunning goal against Ipswich earlier this month.Despite experiencing some patchy form since the turn of the year, Chelsea have continued to narrowly maintain their spot in the top five.With games running out, Enzo Maresca’s side can now not finish below 15th in the table after their comeback win over Fulham.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis achievement has triggered an obligation clause in Sancho’s loan deal which means Chelsea must pay Man Utd £25million to sign him.However, Stamford Bridge chiefs still have the option of pulling out of the deal.It is reported club chiefs will save their final decision on Sancho’s future until the end of the campaign.But if they choose to pull the plug, they will be forced to pay a penalty fee of £5m to Man Utd.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFormer Manchester City academy star Sancho signed for Man Utd from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2021 for a fee of £73m.However, poor form, mental health issues and injuries heavily hurt his first two seasons at the club.Inside Chelsea’s Strasbourg talent factory as angry fans fight identity crisis He looked set to finally kick on during his third season at Old Trafford before he was called out for poor training performances by then manager Erik ten Hag.Sancho then publicly called the Dutchman a liar and was frozen out of the team after refusing to apologise.He was sent on loan back to Dortmund for the second half of the 2023/24 season, where he played a key part in helping the Bundesliga side make the Champions League final.But his old side were unable to match the fee for his transfer and decided not to pursue a permanent deal, with Chelsea swooping in to take him on loan last summer.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

JAMIE Vardy could be set to leave Leicester City – but only for a move abroad.SunSport can reveal there is interest from clubs in America for the former England striker.Jamie Vardy could leave Leicester City this summerCredit: GettyHis decision could be influenced by the future of Ruud van NistelrooyCredit: GettyBut the Foxes’ hitman is undecided over Vardy’s future, and he plans to make a decision in the coming weeks.Sources close to the star say the 38-year-old is also waiting for clarity around the future of the manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy.Reports suggest he could be replaced in the wake of Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League.That decision is likely to have a bearing on what Vardy decides to do.Vardy is widely regarded as Leicester’s greatest ever player, and his goals helped fire the club to a fairytale title under Claudio Ranieri.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt’s for that reason he is believed to only be interested in a move overseas should he part ways with Leicester.Clubs in America are now monitoring developments and a move Stateside might appeal to him, wife Rebakah and their family as a glamorous way to bring down the curtain on a brilliant career.Former Manchester United star Gary Neville said he still believed Vardy could do a job for Leicester if he remains at the King Power Stadium.He said: “Look, if his body feels right he should continue… it’ll come down to how he feels. These lads are so fit, they look so fit.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“He’s obviously lost a yard of pace, but I think there are opportunities now that exist in America or in other parts of the world where you can go and play, you can enjoy yourself.He added: “I think [he should] stay at Leicester… why not? Do they not need Jamie Vardy in the Championship?Luke Littler and AngryGinge lose their heads on live stream after predicting Harry Maguire would score Man Utd winner“They’re going to have a lot more of the ball, they’re going to dominate the games.“He knows how to work in the box in short spaces – he’s got better at that.”There may be a position for him for 25-30 games next season.“He still could be someone [who is] important for them.”Vardy has still proved a threat at times in the Premier League this season.He has netted seven goals and assisted three more for the Foxes.However, his last goal in England’s top flight came in January in what was the club’s last win, 2-1 over Tottenham Hotspur.Vardy last scored a Premier League goal in JanuaryCredit: GettyWho are these famous footballers? More