Newly promoted Serie A side Benevento has declared their interest in former Super Eagles’ skipper, John Obi Mikel.
Reports claimed that the club is showing no sign of slowing down in the transfer market this summer in its ongoing effort to beef up the squad with tested and quality players.
Towards this end, the club has made an inquiry for Juan Iturbe, currently a free agent after his latest stint at Pachuca, with an option of Mikel, who is also a free agent after his one season at Trabzonspor.
Brazilian Serie A side, Botafogo, had led the race to clinch the signing of the Nigerian back in April this year.
Globo Esporte said the Rio de Janeiro club turned their attention to Mikel after failing to agree on a deal with Manchester City’s legend, Yaya Toure.
The Chelsea icon was pleased with the approach from Botafogo, but talks broke down because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mexican clubs, C.F. Monterrey and Tigres UANL, also entered the race to sign him too.