Your Chelsea morning digest on Tuesday, May 9.
Toney to Chelsea?
Micah Richards has heaped praise on Ivan Toney, questioning why the Brentford star has gone under the radar. In an interview with the Daily Mail, the former Manchester City defender insisted that he'd love to see the striker included in the PFA team of the year.
"One thing I’ve always loved seeing is how a player improves from one season to the next," said Richards. "Ivan Toney’s progress, then, has given me a huge thrill. Twenty League goals for Brentford? Wow.
"I don’t know why but nobody is talking about him as much as they should. Toney was superb at Liverpool, his touch and awareness outstanding. I’d love to see him in the PFA team of the year."
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Hazard breaks silence
Eden Hazard has confirmed that he wants to see out the remainder of his contract at Real Madrid, ruling out a move in the summer. The 32-year-old forward faces an increasingly uncertain future at the Santiago Bernabeu with his contract set to expire at the end of next season.
Speaking to Cadena Cope after Los Blancos' 2-1 over Osasuna in the Copa del Rey final at the weekend, the Belgian revealed his plans for next season. Hazard said: "I hope to play. It's been a difficult year but it's a year with a very big club.
"I have a good relationship with the coach and the players. I want to play but I know that's very difficult. I just have to work and hope I can play more."
Read the full story here.
Manager search deadline
Chelsea appear to have taken a huge leap towards finally appointing a permanent successor to Graham Potter. The Blues have been heavily linked with numerous managers over the last month or so and it appears the search could finally be coming to an end soon.
According to The Athletic, a final decision to set to be made in the next few days with an an announcement to 'follow in due course'. The report states that Mauricio Pochettino is a 'strong favourite' for the vacant position, breaking the hearts of those who may have preferred Jose Mourinho.
To pile on the misery, the Roma boss has reportedly ruled out a return to west London despite having entered the final year of his contract in the Italian capital.
Read the full story here.
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