OT: This is some claim from Queiroz

Carlos Queiroz has accused Chelsea of virtually kidnapping Manchester United signing John Obi Mikel.

The United number two is furious that the Lyn midfielder is in London and, despite the teenager's denials, is presumably in talks with the Premiership champions.

Mikel told Sky Sports News that he no longer wants to go to Old Trafford despite initially enthusing about the prospect of playing for The Red Devils.

"It is unacceptable that a boy of 18 can almost be kidnapped from his home environment and taken to London and, within one day, be talking on television with an unhappy face," protested Queiroz.

"Football cannot live in such an anarchic environment. We do not know who is behind John's movements and who is taking responsibility for everything that happened yesterday.

"Two weeks ago, everybody could feel the boy had just made the best decision of his professional life. Now he is saying he signed the agreement under pressure.

"Everybody understands something happened in between. This is not an original situation, it has happened to other players."

United insist they have signed documents regarding the capture of one of the most promising young players on the planet and launched an appeal to the Premier League over the matter on Friday morning.

Lyn director Morgan Andersen says he is not upset with Mikel's actions because he believes the youngster is being pushed into trying to manoeuvre a move to Stamford Bridge.

"I don't think John went to England willingly," Andersen told VG.

"We are not upset with him.

"I don't dare go to London. Right now, it is dangerous to be there."

Chelsea have hit back in the row, with a Blues spokesman saying: "If Carlos Queiroz is referring to Chelsea, the claims are utterly ludicrous."