Tuesday, 6 March 2007, 16:21 GMT
Police investigate Mikel transfer
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.
E-mail this to a friend
Related to this story:
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
)
RELATED INTERNET LINKS:
Chelsea fans' views on 606
BBC London audio
Chelsea weather
BBC Sport Premiership
Chelsea
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites
Sport Homepage
|
Football
|
Formula 1
|
Olympics
|
Cricket
|
Rugby Union
|
Rugby League
|
Tennis
|
Golf
|
Athletics
|
Cycling
|
Motorsport
|
Boxing
|
Snooker
|
Horse Racing
|
Disability Sport
|
Other sport...
|
Sports Personality
|
TV/Radio Schedule
|
Sport Academy
|
Fun and Games
|
Inside Sport
|
Northern Ireland
|
Scotland
|
Wales
Football Contents:
My Club
|
Gossip
|
Premier League
|
Championship
|
League One
|
League Two
|
Non League
|
FA Cup
|
League Cup
|
Scottish Premier
|
Scottish League
|
Scottish Cups
|
Welsh
|
Irish
|
Internationals
|
Europe
|
African
Women
|
Football Focus
|
Match of the Day
|
Final Score
|
World Football
|
Skills
|
Laws & Equipment
|
Get Involved
|
Your Game
^ Back to top | BBC News Home | BBC Homepage | Feedback | Help | ©
