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Vol. 5 Num 763 Thu. July 20, 2006  
   
Sports


Mikel granted UK work permit


Nigerian midfielder Jon Obi Mikel, a 16 million-pound (23.4 million-euro) Chelsea signing from Norwegian club Lynn Oslo, has been granted a work permit.

The Premiership champions completed the move of the 19-year-old last month after a dispute with Lynn and Manchester United.

Mikel is one of four players to have moved to Stamford Bridge this summer along with Michael Ballack, Andriy Shevchenko and Salomon Kalou.