Source: Team_Talk
Annan flattered by English interest
Speculation has been rife in Norway and the 23-year-old's homeland of Ghana that the English sides have stepped up their interest in the midfielder.
The former Start player only signed for Rosenborg last year but has already attracted interest from a whole host of English clubs.
Annan was thought to be close to a switch to Blackburn last summer after impressing on trial but a move failed to
materialise.
But it now appears comparisons with national team-mate Michael Essien have alerted the Gunners and Red Devils.
"Essien is a top player, to be (compared) alongside him is amazing," he told skysports.com.
"He has everything, class, power, touch, stamina, what a player, to compare him to me? People are crazy. I learn a lot alongside him, he is simply awesome.
"To me, to be followed by Arsenal and Man United, they are two great teams. I just won the league here let me enjoy it and we will see in the future."
For the time being Annan is determined to focus all his attention on the World Cup next summer and the African Cup of Nations in January.
"I can't wait to represent Ghana in South Africa, but in January we need to go for the African Nations Cup."
