Chelsea legend Michael Essien admits Eden Hazard is likely to be tempted by Real Madrid despite his huge prize tag.The Blues are quoting something in excess of £150m and that could be a put off.Essien expects the Belgium captain to push for a move to the La Liga to prove his mettle.The former Ghana international told the Daily Express: ''Hazard is one of the best players in the world.''He's been playing in the Premier League very well and looks fantastic

Mohammed Rabiu was voted among the best four players at Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala for the first half of the season.The Ghana midfielder polled 4 percent of the votes cast alongside Vladislav Kulik.Rabbi- who returned to competitive football this season after a lengthy injury layoff-made 11 appearances.Goalkeeper Yuri Dupin was voted the club's best player at the halfway stage with 53 percent of votes.He was tied on votes by striker Andres Ponce.The poll was conducted by

Former Chelsea star Michael Essien believes manager Maurizio Sarri is making a huge impact at the club.The Italian-who replaced countryman Antonio Conte-is on course to secure Champions League football for the the Blues.Chelsea are in fourth place currently and Essien says the 59-year-old has got his players on side.''Sarri came in and didn't really have much time," explained Essien to the Daily Express.''He had to go straight into pre-season but he

Chelsea legend Michael Essien fears centre-back Andreas Christensen will quit Stamford Bridge for Spanish giants Barcelona in January transfer window if he continues to sit on the sidelines.The 22-year-old Denmark international enjoyed a stellar breakthrough campaign under Antonio Conte last season.However, since the arrival of former Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri, Christensen has dropped down the pecking order with the Italian boss preferring David Luiz and Antonio Rudiger.Christensen

Turkish club Fenerbache have sent a message of condolence to former player of the club Stephen Appiah following the death of his mum.  The mother of the former captain of the Black Stars, Madam Comfort Afua Aidoo passed on at the age of 73 years on Saturday.Fenerbache posted on their official Twitter handle,"Our deepest condolences with Stephen Appiah, his respected mother passed away today which also is Stephen’s birthday. Stay strong Appiah we are with you."The passing