Annan in Premiership switch
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Anthony Annan the IK Start’s Ghanaian midfielder is to transfer to the English Premier League.
The 21-year-old has impressed several English clubs while on loan to the Norwegian club Stabaek.
Annan’s agent has received interest from a number of English clubs.
Annan said that:
“My agent is working hard for me, and he says a lot about me moving to the Premiership in the summer,” he told the Ghanaian FA website.
“He told me Blackburn, Bolton and Middlesbrough are all interested.”
He added: “My first choice is for a move to England, but I would otherwise think about France or Spain.”
It is believed Michael Essien recommended the player to Chelsea but Chelsea want to bring in the big names and are sceptical about the players ability to progress this alertesd the second tier premiership teams into action who quickly scouted and watched the player.