Police investigate Mikel transfer
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Police investigate Mikel transfer
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Norwegian police say they are investigating the transfer of Nigerian midfielder Mikel Jon Obi to Chelsea.
The 19-year-old joined the Blues from Lyn Oslo in June 2006, after initially agreeing to sign for Manchester United.
"The case is about document forgery and that is serious," said Oslo police attorney Paal Hernaes.
Mikel agreed to join United in April 2005 but later said he had been pressurised into signing for the club and agreed to move to the Blues.
In June, Chelsea announced they had reached a financial settlement with United and Lyn under which they would pay United £12m and the Norwegian club £4m.
The police expect to complete their investigation by early April.
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Norwegian police say they are investigating the transfer of Nigerian midfielder Mikel Jon Obi to Chelsea.
The 19-year-old joined the Blues from Lyn Oslo in June 2006, after initially agreeing to sign for Manchester United.
"The case is about document forgery and that is serious," said Oslo police attorney Paal Hernaes.
Mikel agreed to join United in April 2005 but later said he had been pressurised into signing for the club and agreed to move to the Blues.
In June, Chelsea announced they had reached a financial settlement with United and Lyn under which they would pay United £12m and the Norwegian club £4m.
The police expect to complete their investigation by early April.
SEE ALSO
Chelsea seal £16m Mikel transfer
03 Jun 06 | Chelsea
Mikel to launch contract appeal
13 Feb 06 | Football
Nigeria's Mikel Obi missing again
30 Nov 05 | African
Obi makes plea for Chelsea switch
18 Jun 05 | Football
Man Utd/Lyn go to Fifa in Obi row
18 May 05 | African
Man Utd get Chelsea target Mikel
29 Apr 05 | Man Utd
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RELATED BBC LINKS:
Chelsea fans' views on 606
BBC London audio
Chelsea weather
BBC Sport Premiership
RELATED INTERNET LINKS:
Chelsea
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites
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