Kenyon 'hopeful' of Essien capture

Chelsea remain “hopeful” of completing a deal for Michael Essien to round off their summer spending spree.

Kenyon 'hopeful' of Essien capture
Tue, 19 Jul, 2005 - 08:23

Chelsea remain “hopeful” of completing a deal for Michael Essien to round off their summer spending spree.

The Blues wrapped up the signing of Shaun Wright-Phillips from Manchester City yesterday for a £21m (€30.4m) fee and the focus is now on softening Lyon’s resistance to selling Essien.

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