Essien struggled to rediscover his form last term after a disappointing season blighted with injuries and poor performances.
The 28-year old has been linked with a reunion with former boss Jose Mourinho who is looking to bring the £18million rated midfielder to the Bernabeu this summer reports the Daily Express.
The Ghanaian may also be used as a makeweight with Chelsea perusing Inter Milan’s Wesley Sneijder.
Sneijder is target for both Chelsea and Manchester United but will cost any suitor a cool £35million.
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