Inter boss Mourinho plots £15m summer swoop for Chelsea midfielder Obi

12 May 2009 08:35
Jose Mourinho is lining up a £15million raid for Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi, according to reports. The Inter Milan manager has made the Nigeria star one of his prime summer targets, claims The Sun. Former Chelsea boss Mourinho wants to beef up his side and views Obi, 22, as the man to replace ageing stars such as Patrick Vieira. Obi has two years left on his contract at Stamford Bridge but is could be lured to Italy with a five-year deal. Mikel has featured heavily for Chelsea this season but the return of midfield enforcer Michael Essien will limit his chances.

Source: Daily_Mail