Soccer News of Saturday, 25 June 2005

Source: raymond yeboah(greathandsomebelle@yahoo.com)

Agent opens door to chelsea over Essien deal

The agent of Lyon midfielder Mickael Essien has hinted a deal is back on with Chelsea. Chelsea are chasing the ?21 million-rated Ghana international and his agent, Fabien Pireteaou believes a breakthrough is close.

Pireteaou said: "Maybe I will be able to say something on Monday."