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Essien to Everton? Moyes regrets missing out on ex-Chelsea star

West Ham United manager David Moyes has named former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien as one of his biggest transfer regrets.

During his coaching stint at Everton, Moyes followed the 37-year-old midfield star when he was playing in Ligue 1 with Bastia and Lyon.

The Goodison Park outfit was unable to complete a move for him, with Essien joining Chelsea for a then club-record fee of £24.4 million in August 2005.

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When quizzed about the players he regretted missing out on signing, Moyes named the two-time Premier League winner alongside Toni Kroos, Gareth Bale and Cesc Fabregas.