Chelsea outcast Mikel may follow Oscar to China

The Blues midfielder, who doesn't seem to be in
Antonio Conte's plans, has offers from clubs in
Asia and could be set to make a move out east in
January
EXCLUSIVE
John Obi Mikel has offers from at least two
Chinese clubs, as well as clubs in Europe, as he is
yet to enter talks with Chelsea over a new deal,
Goal understands.
The Nigeria captain's contract is due to expire on
June 30, 2017 and he is free to talk with clubs in
January, as is normal for players with only six
months remaining on their contracts.
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The 29-year-old could follow Oscar, who is set to
break the transfer fee record for a player leaving
Chelsea, after Shanghai SIPG offered around £52
million to secure the play-maker from west
London ahead of the January window.
Marseille and two clubs in China are among those
who have made contact with Mikel, who's yet to
make a single appearance in the matchday squad
for Chelsea since Antonio Conte took charge at
Stamford Bridge.
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Fenerbahce have also added him to their shortlist,
while Manchester United have been linked with
Mikel, who hasn't played for Chelsea since he
travelled to Anfield to face Liverpool under Guus
Hiddink last season.
Mikel is thought to want to make the move that
best suits his family and had previously spoken
about an interest in playing football in the United
States.
Conte insists that Mikel is available and could yet
play for Chelsea, while Mikel remains open to
renewing his contract if he gets certain
assurances.