Blues seek £16m in Obi case

THE bizarre saga of John Mikel Obi’s transfer to Chelsea took another twist yesterday with the Blues issuing a High Court claim for £16 million (€20m) from FC Lyn Oslo and disgraced former official Morgan Andersen.

Chelsea paid £16m for the Nigeria international two years ago after one of the most protracted and controversial transfers in British football history.

But, although they want their money back, Chelsea are privately stressing they are not seeking to put the Norwegians out of business.