Valencia Mulling Over Bid For Obi Mikel

Valencia’s hopes of acquiring Anderlecht’s Senegalese defender Cheikhou Kouyate have come up against a brick wall, according to superdeporte.es.

And the Spanish side have now turned their attention to another African - Nigeria international John Obi Mikel - who is also on the radar of Inter Milan plus clubs in Germany.

From every indication, Mikel could depart Stamford Bridge this summer except he is guaranteed match time by Jose Mourinho next season.

The 27 - year - old is expected to put himself in the shop window during the World Cup, and should he live up to his billing, the suitors vying for his signature would increase.

John Obi Mikel has contractual obligations with Chelsea until the summer of 2017.