Lyon set Essien price

By European Football
July 2 2005

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has told the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus that they will have to fork out more than 26 million pounds if they want to lure Ghana international midfielder Michael Essien to their clubs.

Speaking to L'Equipe Aulas said:

"Even at £26m I will not sell Michael Essien. The offer will have to be considerably higher."

He is currently one of the most wanted players in the world at the moment and Lyon could be tempted to cash in should an offer be high enough, but with the possible exception of Chelsea, few will be willing to meet the price tag.