Besiktas To Resume Chase For Mikel In January

Nigeria global, John Obi Mikel has been mentioned by Turkish Super League club, Besiktas as a possible transfer target in January.

Mikel was the subject of ann approach by the Turkish giants over the summer but the Nigerian global remained at Stamford Bridge when Besiktas manager Senol Gunes held the deal up.

Chelsea also made a decision to keep the 28-year-old after attempts to lure Juventus star Paul Pogba to Stamford Bridge failed.

Chelsea, recently linked with a move for Ruben Neves, face competition from Liverpool for the Porto youngster, the Daily Star claims.

That has encouraged Besiktas to plot another move for Mikel, who continues to be a fringe member of the squad under Jose Mourinho. According to the Evening Standard, the Blues are considering recalling striker Patrick Bamford from his loan spell at Crystal Palace, due to his lack of appearances for their first team.

Italian website Tutto Mercato Web claims the Premier League champions have similar concerns over Nathaniel Chalobah.