The Nigerian midfielder is been courted by the Turkish Champions though Chelsea have not offered him for sale with the arrival of Jose Mourinho at Chelsea for a second stint, word out of England say that Turkish champions, Galatasaray are courting Mikel Obi to move to Turkey.
Respected sources from London revealed that
though the Europa League champions have not made Mikel available, they
could be swayed with a big-money move from any club for a player in his
position.
“It is true that Galatasaray are interested. And if Chelsea see big
money for a player in his position (defensive midfield), I am sure they
will sell,” .
It will also be recalled that it was Jose Mourinho was the one that
brought the Nigerian to London after a battle with Manchester United in
2006.
But the question will be whether Mikel will want to leave the club
where he has won multiple titles including the Champions League. The
source added that, “He could move if he believes he will enjoy more
playing time at the Turkish club.”
Galatasaray signed Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneidjer last season to
challenge in the Uefa Champions League and they reached the quarter
final where they lost to Real Madrid.
Mikel is not expected to resume with Chelsea until July when the pre-season training will begin.
