[b]Inter Milan have expressed an interest in Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel as back-up in case they fail to sign Felipe Melo from Galatasaray.
The Nigerian struggled to make an impact in Jose Mourinho's first team last season following the brilliant form of fellow holding midfielder Nemanja Matic.

Blues boss Mourinho is keen to try and keep Mikel, but knows it will be hard to try and persuade the 28-year-old to settle for a place on the bench at Stamford Bridge.

Mikel missed a large chunk of Chelsea's Premier League title winning season between February and April after undergoing knee surgery, but remains one of the west London club's most experienced players having signed from Lyn Oslo in 2006 and the fact that Chelsea midfielder Ramires looks set to sign a new contract with the club makes Mikel's position slightly more unstable.

Ramires' attitude has impressed Mourinho since his return to Stamford Bridge in 2013 and the Special One is keen to reward the former Benfica star with a contract extension.[/b]

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