Police probe Mikel’s Blues move

CHELSEA midfielder Mikel John Obi’s contract with former club Lyn Oslo is being investigated by Norwegian police.

Thu, 08 Mar, 2007 - 00:00

The 19-year-old Nigerian midfielder moved to Stamford Bridge from Lyn despite having already agreed a switch to Manchester United before the clubs agreed a financial deal to allow him to join the Blues.

Norwegian officers are probing claims of contract forgery although it is understood the investigation doesn’t involve Chelsea or United.

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Courts Soccer England Place: Stamford Bridge Person: Mikel Person: Mikel John Obi Person: Paal Hernaes Person: Hernaes Organisation: Blues Organisation: Lyn Oslo Organisation: Lyn Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: Chelsea Organisation: United

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