Blues want £16m back

Chelsea are taking High Court action against FC Lyn Oslo and Morgan Andersen over the £16m they paid for John Obi Mikel.

The Blues want the fee to be repaid to them following the conviction of Lyn's former chief executive officer Andersen for fraud.

In light of this news, Chelsea now believe the Mikel transfer was based on the fraudulent misrepresentation that the player had an employment contract with Lyn, and they want their cash back.

A statement from Chelsea confirmed: "Chelsea Football Club has issued a claim at the High Court in relation to the transfer of John Mikel Obi in June 2006.

"The claim is against FC Lyn Oslo and Morgan Andersen and follows the criminal conviction in Norway of Lyn's former chief executive officer Morgan Andersen.

"It is for the entire £16million fee paid by Chelsea for the player as it is now clear following Andersen's conviction that the transfer was based on the fraudulent misrepresentation that Mikel had an employment contract with Lyn."