Arsenal Launch Bid to Sign Chelsea Midfielder Michael Essien On Season Long Loan

Emirates Stadium side keen on Stamford Bridge enforcer. Arsenal have made an audacious attempt to sign Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien on loan. Arsene Wenger wants to add a defensive midfielder to his ranks before Friday's transfer deadline and strides have been taken to recruit the Ghana international on a season-long loan. Essien is down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge and it is understood Roberto Di Matteo would consider letting him leave on loan. SOURCE: Daily Mail A move to bring in a defensive midfielder to the Emirates Stadium is certainly one Arsene Wenger should look to ...