By Our Reporter
ITALIAN Serie A giants, Juventus could hijack John Obi Mikel from French Lique 1 side, Marseille by tabling a bid to Chelsea when the window opens in January, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.
According to Tuttosport, the Turin side who could sought to reinforcement the team in the midfield may see Mikel as a possible option.
Meanwhile it's not certain if the Old Lady would choose to sign the Super Eagles captain on a permanent deal, but a loan deal is could be on the cards for the 29-year-old.
Mikel is yet to make a Premier League appearance for Chelsea since the naming of Antonio Conte as coach, is still under contract with the Blues until next June.
Recall ex-teammate and Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba last week advised the Nigerian to accept a deal from Marseille rather than move to China or Qatar.
"Mikel will find relevance in Marseille. I told him how well I was treated during my stay there. Above all, it will allow him to stay close to his family," said Drogba.
