Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has been the subject of interest from Italian giants Inter Milan, La Gazzetta dello Sport has revealed.
The Nerazzurri squad will undergo major rebuilding in the summer and boss Walter Mazzarri is looking to sign a holding midfielder who would ensure the likes of Hernanes and Guarin can work their magic further up the pitch.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, sporting director Piero Ausilio has scouted a number of high-profile footballers, but it appears Chelsea’s John Obi Mikel is the first name on the hit-list.
The Nigerian has lost his place in the side with the arrival of Nemanja Matic and he reportedly wants to test his skills in a new league.
Mikel has a contract until June 2017 at Stamford Bridge and is valued at €15 million, while his €4 million yearly wage could prove to be a problem.
Inter will attempt to make amends for the weekend’s draw against Cagliari when they face Roma next Saturday, and the Nerazzurri are 4/1 to win at Stadio Olimpico.
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