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Chelsea Transfer News: Latest Rumours on John Mikel Obi, Ruben Loftus-Cheek
- Updated: January 5, 2017
Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi is set to join the player exodus to the Far East and is preparing to sign for Chinese Super League team Tianjin TEDA.
According to Oliver Todd of the MailOnline, the long-standing servant will put pen to paper on a three-year deal worth £140,000 a week.
John Hutchinson of The Sun had previously reported the Nigerian had snubbed the chance to move to China in favour of a switch to Valencia. But, according to Todd, Tianjin “are now at the front of the queue.”
The 29-year-old had met with Valencia sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch over the Christmas period but did not confirm his intention to move to La Liga, per Todd.
“In the case of Obi Mikel, with Chelsea’s permission, I met with him in London on Christmas Day,” said Pitarch. “I informed him of the option [of joining Valencia]. He said he would think about it.”
Mikel is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge, and adds his name …
