John Obi Mikel targeted by 'a lot of Italian clubs' and cashed-up China as Chelsea exit looms

John Obi Mikel is said to have a foot out of the door at Chelsea, with the only question being where he will end up in the January transfer window.

The Nigerian midfielder’s agent John Shittu is casting a wide net for his client, with “a lot of Italian clubs” and China apparently most interested.It’s very likely he will leave Chelsea in January. There are many teams interested in the player,” Shittu told the Sun.

Mikel hasn't featured under new Blues boss Antonio Conte and was linked earlier this week with a move to French club Marseille.hittu continued: “In the past we spoke with Inter Milan but now there are a lot of Italian clubs that want him. I will not reveal the names, but there are other Italians teams on his trail.

“And beware: even in UK, Spain, Germany and even in China know the value of the player and requested information about him.”

Mikel has been at Chelsea since 2006 and has six months left on his contract.