Houllier keen for Essien to stay
New Lyon coach Gerard Houllier has admitted it will take “an incredible offer” to prise midfielder Mickael Essien away from the club.
The Ghanaian international has been linked with moves to Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal.
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