Mikel set to sign new deal

Chelsea player John Obi Mikel is set to end speculation about his future by signing a long-term deal this week, according to his agent.

With the midfielder’s current deal due to expire next year, there had been rumours that Inter Milan and former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is interested in taking the 22-year-old Nigeria international to San Siro this summer.

However, agent John Shittu has now revealed that Mikel is ready to sign a five-year deal to stay at Stamford Bridge.

“He will sign the deal early this week,” he told Kick Off Nigeria.

“Some of the club officials were away, but they were expected back last weekend. As soon as everybody is in, we will sign the new contract.”

“It is a very good deal for him and would put him at par with some of the top earners in the club.”