CHELSEA FC LOANS OUT ESSIEN TO REAL MADRID

The transfer window shut for "European Football" this midnight & before this most European Clubs have been frantic shutting operations. One of these many, & surprisingly, is the announcement by REAL MADRID CF that they have gained the services of midfielder MICHAEL ESSIEN from CHELSEA FC for this season. The operation is a loan & the Chelsea player comes over to fill in the "vacuum" that LASS