Forssell Update

Last updated : 11 February 2004 By Rich Godden
Forssell has been a revelation for Birmingham this season, so much so that they tried to sign him permanently during the January transfer window. Which wouldn't have bothered Mikael, as long as Chelsea had told him they didn't want him...

The Finnish star revealed "If Chelsea would like to sell me, then Birmingham is a very good option. Every player wants to play at a big club. I'm really happy at Birmingham and I think they are a big club.

"If Chelsea say after this season 'we are happy and you are going to be one of the strikers,' then I am going back because I have three years left on my contract.

"But they might also say 'thank you very much for your services, we're ready to sell you now.'

"I am happy that Blues are happy with me and are trying to buy me. That's a very positive sign and I want to do my best for Birmingham for the whole season."

One things for sure though- Mikael will be playing in a blue shirt next season!