Exclusive : Kenneth Omeruo Denies Lyon Link

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that reports linking Chelsea youngster Kenneth Omeruo with a transfer to Lyon this summer are wide of the mark.

Currently on loan at Middlesbrough , the central defender will return to Chelsea at the end of this season and await further directives from the higher ups at Stamford Bridge.

Except Omeruo suffers a major injury, it is a foregone conclusion that manager Stephen Keshi will include him in his 23 - man roster for the 2014 World Cup.

His performance in Brazil will determine whether or not Chelsea gaffer Jose Mourinho will retain him in the squad or farm him out on loan in the 2014 - 2015 campaign.

Kenneth Omeruo has made 6 starts for Boro in the English Championship.