Tiago - Lyon deal hold-up

Last updated : 26 August 2005 By Paul Lagan
Tiago's transfer to Lyon is in doubt after the French champions accused Chelsea of upping the fee.

The 24-year-old appeared to be on the verge of a £6.5m transfer after he and his agent travelled to France to discuss personal terms on Monday.

But Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas told L'Equipe newspaper: "Tiago was the priority following the departure of Michael Essien to Chelsea.

"But we are a little bit irritated by the raising of the price."

Tiago played in 34 of the 38 league games and scoring four times last season.