Turkish club, Galatasaray are likely to sign Super Eagles and Chelsea mid-fielder, John Obi Mikel during the January transfer window.

The Turkish club are reported to have tabled $8.5m (about N1.7b) for Mikel who has featured in only nine games for the Premier League side, Chelsea, this season.

The arrival of Nemanja Matic cost the Nigerian international his midfield position and was not really in Jose Mourinho’s plans last season where he managed just six starts in a League Chelsea won.


Vanguard reports that according to Turkish outlet Takvim, Galatasaray are trying to seal the deal with the 28-year-old player in the coming days.

Also, fellow Turkish side Besiktas have also shown interest in the Nigerian player; as club president, Fikret Oman, admitting it is still possible for them to get him.

“We were ready to sign Mikel last summer. And we could enter the race again over the winter break,” Oman said.

However, Mikel’s current deal with the London club will expire in 2017 but there are chances Chelsea may not renew his contract which Galatasaray wants to take advantage of.

http://www.mynaijareality.com/2015/12/mikel-set-for-n17b-move-outside-chelsea.html

Good one for a guy who is not really performing. He should accept the offer with the speed of light.