Caleb Yirenkyi's impending move to Premier League side Coventry City could be worth €30 million, but the Ghanaian midfielder's transfer may have been helped by an important connection involving Michael Essien. Michael Essien played a role in Caleb Yirenkyi's record-breaking transfer to Coventry City. Source: Getty ImagesMichael Essien's role in Caleb Yirenkyi transferAccording to Sun Sport, Coventry manager Frank Lampard consulted former Chelsea teammate Essien before pushing ahead with the deal. Caleb Yirenkyi will now be club mates with fellow Ghana international Brandon Thomas-Asante should he complete his record-breaking move. Caleb Yirenkyi named most admired playerEarlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Caleb Yirenkyi was named the Danish Superliga’s most admired player by supporters of rival clubs.