Juventus move in on Arsenal and Man Utd target
By European Football
March 21 2005
Juventus are once again being linked with a move for Manchester United and Arsenal target Lyon midfielder Michael Essien. He is also being courted by Barcelona, but the Italian press believe, it is now Juventus that are favourites to land the player.
Lyon value Essien at 20 million pounds, which could prove a little rich for Juve, but they could be persuaded into a player plus cash deal, however Lyon are adamant that they will do everything in their power to hang on to the player.
Speaking at the weekend Essien was quoted as saying:
"For the moment I have no idea what will happen.".
"I still have three years left on my contract with Lyon, but I like Arsenal and Manchester United as well.”
"In the end it will be my decision, just as it was when I turned down PSG to come to