Rosenborg midfielder Anthony Annan has revealed he is being monitored by both Manchester United and Arsenal.

The 23-year old Ghana international has already been linked with Premier League clubs Blackburn and Tottenham but confirmed that the Red Devils and the Gunners had intimated fresh interest and also played down talks that he is the ‘new Michael Essien’.

“Essien is a top player, to be (compared) alongside him is amazing,” Annan said.

“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 (with Rosenborg). Let me enjoy it and we will see in the future.”