Michael Essien

[Reddish-Blue 2,347]

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1666302/chelsea-midfielder-michael-essien-join-champions-league-club-next-month?cc=3436

Essien to leave Chelsea in January? Wouldn't be surprised if he did leave..

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

Galatasaray (Retirement home) instantly springs to mind...

[Jype 6,398]

Galatasaray (Retirement home) instantly springs to mind...

Milan at the moment are in a very bad place so they could be desperate too. Can't see any of the other clubs still in the Champioins League having any more use to him than we do.

[mac.bo 48]

Think Jose would have known start of season if Essien could have done a good job in the premiership but that hasnt happened and with Mvg injury our weakness in cm needs to be adressed in January tho i would like Ake or others given a chance

[mediator 2,026]

So if Essien leaves, frank & MVG injured, that would mean we will sign another CM no?

[blu35_army 551]

So if Essien leaves, frank & MVG injured, that would mean we will sign another CM no?

Ramires, Mikel & after last match maybe Luiz can be rotate in CM. i don't know,,we still can't predict what's Mou want. even the starting line-up....

[wilander 35]

So if Essien leaves, frank & MVG injured, that would mean we will sign another CM no?

It is expected that Chelsea will sign new DMC.

Now, Essien is helpless to Chelsea DMC (old and got serious injuries in past three year, and expected no recovery to prime level)

[Reddish-Blue 2,347]

So if Essien leaves, frank & MVG injured, that would mean we will sign another CM no?

We might as well let Aké take Essien's place on the bench.

[Special Juan 27,425]

Doesn't offer much at all now, has to be sold for his own career more than anything.

[The Skipper 20,593]

I would like to see Chalobah given a chance.

[bushman 2,043]

Essien is on a big salary, not many clubs can afford to pay him. Most likely, big clubs won´t take him, therefore, it may be pretty hard for him to leave.

[didierforever 7,349]

is he really leaving? any concrete news...

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

is he really leaving? any concrete news...

Just the quotes from his agent on ESPN, the Guardian have also picked up on it

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/dec/31/michael-essien-could-leave-chelsea-winter

[Special Juan 27,425]

I've heard whispers that Boro have approached us for Essien, Karanka really interested.

[mac.bo 48]

Sad but the injuries have taken its toll on the bison and the speed of the english game is beyond him now ,freeing up the cm is vital asap for Cfc with a world class new Essien please

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

AC Milan interested apparently

http://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/10-01-2014/mercato-milan-essien-chelsea-prestito-champions-col-ghanese-202027659700.shtml

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

Just release him, its good for both the club and the player

[Jase 43,479]

AC Milan interested apparently

http://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/10-01-2014/mercato-milan-essien-chelsea-prestito-champions-col-ghanese-202027659700.shtml

No disrespect to Essien but blimey, Milan these days is like a home for average, old and crocked players..