Mikel fly to China for Tianjin TEDA medical

 

SUPER Eagles skipper, Mikel John Obi is set for a medical with Tianjin TEDA.

The Daily Mail of the United Kingdom says the Chelsea midfielder will undergo a medical with the Chinese Super League side today (Thursday).

The 29-year-old has been offered a three-year deal worth around £140,000-per-week.

Personal terms are yet to be rubber-stamped but the move is close to completion.

Mikel missed the start of the campaign, and the early days of Antonio Conte's reign, to play for Nigeria at the Olympic Games.

Recall Italian sports news wire source, TMW informed that Tianjin Teda tabled a three-year deal worth up to €9 million-a-year - (about #2, 949, 346,728 Billion) which Mikel accepted thus seeing Spanish La Liga side, Valencia opting out of the race to sign him.

Stoke City transformed Victor Moses-Hughes

 

MARK Hughes says he is the reason why Super Eagles ace, Victor Moses is starring for Chelsea this season.

The Nigerian has been a surprise key performer in a wing-back role in Antonio Conte's 3-4-3 formation and Hughes suggest it is down to the defensive duties he learned while on loan with the Potters in 2014/15. 

"I'm not surprised at all [by Moses form]," Hughes said. 

"I'm going to take all the credit for all his defensive work because when he came here, he wasn't great at that.

"We taught him how to defend and now he's reaping the benefits at Chelsea!"

The Nigerian has hit the form of his life scoring three goals under the Italian.

Juve set to hijack Mikel deal from Marseille

 

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.

Mikel wishes Oscar well in China

 

By Rasaq Oboirien

SUPER Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi has sent his good luck wishes to his Chelsea teammate, Oscar, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.

The Brazilian will be playing in the Chinese Super League after Chelsea and Shanghai SIPG agreed a transfer fee of £60million.

Mikel on social media shared a picture of him and the 25-year-old and posted:"Good luck in China @oscar8 ... it's been a pleasure my friend ⚽ 🇨🇳."

An emotional Oscar, via his Twitter handle posted: "Thank you ‪@ChelseaFC‬ for everything you've done for me. Thank you my fans."

Oscar who has been a Chelsea player for four-and-a-half years, helping the Blues to lift the Premier League, League Cup and Europa League as well as scooping two Chelsea Goal of the Season awards after stunning strikes against Juventus in 2012, on his full debut, and QPR in 2014.

Skilful and tenacious, Oscar has been highly regarded by fans, players and staff during his time as a Blue, scoring 38 times from 203 Chelsea appearances. 

Moses, Chelsea pay kids Christmas visit

 

By Rasaq Oboirien

SUPER Eagles ace, Victor Moses and his Chelsea teammates today (Wednesday) paid a surprise pre-Christmas visit to kids at the Westminster Hospital London, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.

Pictures shared by the English Premier League (EPL) leaders the Nigerian and the likes of John Terry, Eden Hazard, David Luiz and other regular players having a fun day with the kids at the hospital.

Moses and other Chelsea players also handed gifts, signed autographs and took pictures with the kids too.

The Nigerian who is the form of his life under Antonio Conte as new Blues boss, should star agin for the Blues at the Stanford Bridge when they host Bournemouth on Boxing Day.  

Meanwhile, the pictures posted didn't show if Chelsea reject, John Obi Mikel was part of the squad that visited the hospital.

Moses, Chelsea stars hit gym for West Brom

 

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VICTOR Moses and his other Chelsea stars this week hit the gym as they prepare for Sunday's English Premier League (EPL) game against West Brom, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.

The Nigerian who is in the form of his life has scored three goals this season having put back on track his Chelsea career under Antonio Conte as new boss.

Picture of Moses lifting weight was among the images Chelsea shared on social media showing some of the club's stars being put through their paces at Cobham Training Centre as they look to keep up their good form.

The pictures show the Premier League leaders going through their off-field preparations for their home game against West Brom at the club's Surrey training facility.

Without the distraction of European football, the Conte's side who are currently sitting at the top of the Premier League table, three points off London rivals Arsenal could go nine games unbeaten if they beat the Baggies at the Stamford Bridge. 

PFA award for Chelsea mates, fans-Moses

 

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VICTOR Moses has expressed his gratitude to his Chelsea teammates and indeed fans of the club after he bagged the PFA Fans Player of the Month award, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.

The Nigerian who is in his best form of his life has so far scored three EPL goals for Chelsea beat off competition from Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero, Swansea’s Gylfi Sigurdsson, Sunderland’s Victor Anichebe, West Brom winger Matt Phillips and Watford’s Nordin Amrabat for the award.

"Delighted to receive the @PFA Fans Player of the Month award.It mean a lot and I would like to thank my teammates,fans and everyone at @ChelseaFC," his tweet read on @VictorMoses on Thursday night.

The players were shortlisted by Sky Sports pundits Paul Merson, Peter Beagrie, general manager of the Professional Game Match Officials Mike Riley and Malcolm Clarke, chairman of the Football Supporters’ Federation.