Australian top-flight outfit Wellington Phoenix are close to signing former Chelsea and AC Milan star Michael Essien, per GhanaWeb .
The 36-year-old has been without a club since leaving Indonesian side Persib Bandung last year and both parties are now in advanced negotiations to complete the deal.
Galatasaray keen on Bony
Galatasaray are interested in a deal for Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony, according to BBC Sport .
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The Turkish club are among a number of overseas clubs considering a January move for the Ivorian star.