Mourinho ready to sign Mikel Obi for Manchester United in January

Jose Mourinho is set to make a shock move
for John Mikel Obi from Chelsea. The Super Eagles captain is yet to make an
appearance under Antonio Conte and there
are no plans to renew his deal, which expires
at the end of this season. Mourinho, who initially signed Mikel Obi to
Chelsea as a fresh-faced 19-year-old, wants
to sign the midfielder, so he can give Paul
Pogba the freedom to roam.Ironically, United thought they had landed
Mikel Obi 10 years ago and even announced it
on their official website, with a picture of the
player in their shirt. However, the £4million
deal was done directly with the player and
his club, bypassing his agents. The Nigerian midfielder then travelled to
London, where he told Sky Sports TV, that he
was pressured into signing for the Red Devils
and wanted to sign for Chelsea. The matter was resolved when Chelsea paid
United £12m and Lyn £4m.