SUPER Eagles captain, Jonh Obi Mikel is a target for former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas
The Portuguese coach replaced Sven-Goran Eriksson as boss of the Chinese Super League side, Shanghai SIPG three weeks ago.
And the 29-year-old Nigerian has emerged as one of his top targets.
Mikel joined Chelsea in 2006 but looks likely to end his stay at Stamford Bridge when his contract expires at the end of this season.
The veteran is still yet to feature under Antonio Conte this campaign.
And it is looking unlikely he will be offered an extension to his deal.
Mikel looks unlikely to be offered a new deal at Chelsea in the summer
French side Marseille are also interested in the Blues stalwart.
But the financial power of Shanghai, one of the richest sides in China, would allow them to offer the experienced star a much more lucrative deal.
The Portuguese coach replaced Sven-Goran Eriksson as boss of the Chinese Super League side, Shanghai SIPG three weeks ago.
And the 29-year-old Nigerian has emerged as one of his top targets.
Mikel joined Chelsea in 2006 but looks likely to end his stay at Stamford Bridge when his contract expires at the end of this season.
The veteran is still yet to feature under Antonio Conte this campaign.
And it is looking unlikely he will be offered an extension to his deal.
Mikel looks unlikely to be offered a new deal at Chelsea in the summer
French side Marseille are also interested in the Blues stalwart.
But the financial power of Shanghai, one of the richest sides in China, would allow them to offer the experienced star a much more lucrative deal.
