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Chelsea given green light to sign Romelu Lukaku and Joao Felix alternative after Liverpool trial

Micah Richards has heaped tremendous praise on Ivan Toney, questioning why the Brentford star has gone under the radar. The 27-year-old striker has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea recently – among other top clubs too – following his impressive performances this season.

Toney, who sees his contract with the Bees expire in 2025, has featured 33 times for Thomas Frank's side in the Premier League this season, directly contributing towards 24 goals. He is currently third top scorer in the division, behind only Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.

In an interview with the Daily Mail, Richards claimed that he'd love to see the Brentford star be included in the PFA team of the year. The former Manchester City defender said: "One thing I’ve always loved seeing is how a player improves from one season to the next

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