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Drogba bid rejected (14.07.2004)
French club Marseille have declined an £18m bid by Chelsea for Didier Drogba, but negotiations are continuing.
The 25-year-old Ivory Coast striker is under contract in France until 2008 but may still switch to Stamford Bridge for £25-30m, according to reports.
"Negotiations have begun between Chelsea representatives and our general manager Pape Diouf," said Marseille president Christophe Bouchet.
"But we felt their offer of £18m was insufficient and I refused."
Bouchet added: "But the situation is extremely complex and it`s a real balancing act not only on the human side but also because of our financial
state that has to be taken into account as well."
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon had travelled to Marseille to discuss a deal for Drogba
And Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, who was unimpressed by Hernan Crespo`s late arrival for pre-season training, is known to be a fan of the forward.
"I see the qualities of power and speed," said Mourinho.
"Also his control on the first touch and the way he fights - he`s a player who can achieve great success."
Drogba, who cost Marseille only £4m when he moved from Guingamp, scored 19 goals in the French league last season and 11 in the Uefa Cup.
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