Valencia Sporting Director, Jesus Garcia pitarch, has revealed that he held talks with Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi over a possible switch to the team.
The Nigerian midfielder has found it difficult to find game time under new Chelsea boss Antonio Conte due to him not being available for pre-season but rather representing Nigeria on international duty. The Chelsea outcast is set to become a free agent this summer.
However, Chelsea may allow to Super Eagles Captain to leave this month as Valencia are keen to secure his signature.
Garcia Pitarch reportedly said he met with Mikel on Christmas day in London and A move for Mikel is possible having being not ruled out.
Valencia sit in La Liga currently on 17th and level on 12 pts with Sporting Gijon, who are in relegation zone. Valencia have only won three matches in their opening 15 league games this season.
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