Spanish outfit, Valencia, has indicated interest in securing the services of Nigerian international, John Obi Mikel.
Valencia’s new owner, Peter Lim, believes the Chelsea midfielder possesses the qualities to redefine his club’s fortune.
The club boss claimed he had struck a deal with Jose Mourinho to land the player in the new season.
With difficulties in signing Cheikhou Kouyaté from Anderlecht, the leadership of the Spanish club have turned their attention to the Nigerian, also followed by Inter.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan fuelled speculation of a move for the Chelsea midfielder.
Inter came fifth in Serie A last season, ensuring that European football will return to the Nerazzurri after a disappointing 2012/13 season, in which they finished ninth.
As a result, the Nerazzuri already appears to have set out their targets for a summer of spending at the San Siro, with extra numbers needed for the added games that the Europa League will bring next season.
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