Essien Blues bid fear

Michael Essien's agent has admitted the Chelsea target wants to move to the Premiership but he fears Lyon's asking price could scupper a move.

The French champions have so far resisted Chelsea's bid to sign the 22-year-old Ghana midfielder.

"Chelsea want him but, for now, the bid is too small for Lyon," said Essien's agent Fabien Piveteau. "The problem for Chelsea is when they arrive for talks with another club the price is doubled."