Sports News of Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Source: ghanasoccernet.com
English side Everton have denied speculations they are on the verge of releasing their Ghanaian midfielder Christian Atsu in January with Chelsea’s Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah going in the opposite direction.
Reports in the English newspapers suggested on Monday that Chelsea are furious with the lack of first-team appearances Atsu has received at Everton.
According to the reports, Chelsea were threatening to recall Atsu in January, but Everton offered to take the 22-year-old Egyptian winger as replacement for the Ghanaian when the transfer window opens.
According to the Daily Mirror, Everton, who are in need of a left-midfielder, would be keen, but they currently have Atsu on loan from Chelsea and are not allowed to borrow two players from the same Premier League club.
However, Everton have rejected the report with coach Roberto Martinez (RM) flatly denying claims that the Ghanaian’s loan could be cut short in order to bring in Salah.
RM also dismisses speculation that Christian Atsu could be swapped with fellow Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah in January #EFCvHUL
— Everton (@Everton) December 2, 2014