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We've been all over the map with this one today, haven't we? Arsenal have interest. Arsenal don't have interest. Chelsea have interest in a loan. Chelsea have no interest in a loan. Chelsea only want a permanent deal. Chelsea want to keep Essien. I'm so confused. Luckily for me (and all of you in turn), it can still be a little more confusing:
Essien not travelling with
— Andy Dunn (@AndyDunn_SM) August 31, 2012#CFC team from hotel to stadium. Clearly has business to attend to.#AFC ?
So Michael Essien isn't going to the stadium? I guess this should only add fuel to the rumors of a move. I'm just resigned to the fact that we'll never really know what's happening here unless we see Essien on the pitch this evening, and if this report is correct, we won't be seeing that. Oh well, at least we've got something to talk about...
