Super Eagles’ midfielder, John Obi Mikel, is close to Chelsea’s exit as the west London club claimed Italian clubs have offered £5 million (N13 million) for the Nigerian.
Mikel started just 11 Premier League games for Chelsea last season as he struggled for game time alongside the likes of Nemanja Matic, Willian and Ramires.
With Cesc Fabregas joining the club in a £30 million deal from Barcelona, his chances for regular football will be even rarer.
Mikel, who played in all of Nigeria’s games at the 2014 World Cup as they reached the second round and were beaten by France, claims not to be threatened by Fabregas’ arrival.
He said: “I don’t have a problem with the signing of Cesc Fabregas.
“We have played against each other a lot of times.
“We don’t play in the same position anyway.”
Meanwhile, Blues boss, Jose Mourinho, is keen on adding another midfielder to his squad before the start of the new Premier League campaign.
And with a £60 million move for Juventus’ Paul Pogba starting to look unlikely, the Special One is keen to land £20 million Sami Khedira.
Mikel, who joined Chelsea from Lyn in controversial circumstances after initially agreeing a deal with Manchester United, has made 206 appearances during his time at Stamford Bridge, picking up a Premier League and Champions League winner’s medal as well as four FA Cups in the process.
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