French star too expensive for Arsenal

By European Football
January 13 2005

Michael Essien’s agent, Fabien Piveteau has revealed his fears that Lyon are pricing his client out of the market. Arsenal were said to be heavily interested in the young midfielder, but the price Lyon are asking will make them think long and hard, and could have them waiting until the summer, to see if the price comes down any.

Arsenal will be looking to replace Edu, who looks closer to leaving Highbury by the day and see Essien as the ideal replacement. However his agent speaking about Lyon stated:

''The price they want is too prohibitive,''

''I have not had contact with Arsenal and I don't think he will be moving in January.

''He probably needs to stay with Lyon, play well in the second half of the season, and then we will see in the summer.''

Lyon are believed to be wanting around 17 million pounds for the player.

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