The Blues midfielder, who doesn't seem to be in Antonio Conte's plans,
has offers from clubs in Asia and could be set to make a move out east
in January.
John Obi Mikel has offers from at least two Chinese clubs, as well as
clubs in Europe, as he is yet to enter talks with Chelsea over a new
deal.
The Nigeria captain's contract is due to expire on June 30, 2017 and
he is free to talk with clubs in January, as is normal for players with
only six months remaining on their contracts.
The 29-year-old could follow Oscar, who is set to break the transfer
fee record for a player leaving Chelsea, after Shanghai SIPG offered
around £52 million to secure the play-maker from west London ahead of
the January window.
Marseille and two clubs in China are among those who have made
contact with Mikel, who's yet to make a single appearance in the
matchday squad for Chelsea since Antonio Conte took charge at Stamford
Bridge.
Fenerbahce have also added him to their shortlist, while Manchester
United have been linked with Mikel, who hasn't played for Chelsea since
he travelled to Anfield to face Liverpool under Guus Hiddink last
season.
Mikel is thought to want to make the move that best suits his family and had previously spoken about an interest in playing football in the United States.
Conte insists that Mikel is available and could yet play for Chelsea,
while Mikel remains open to renewing his contract if he gets certain
assurances.
Source: Goal Nigeria
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