Chelsea set to lose another long serving stalwart

Obi Mikel

John Obi Mikel might be one of the players that Chelsea could off load or himself might choose to leave this summer. The 28year-old, Nigerian International still has one-year contract left with Blues.

Mikel has been playing for the Blues for 10 years but Standard sport revealed that he is considering to end his 10-year stay at Chelsea to move to the Chinese Super League. Clubs in Turkey and the Middle East are also monitoring the situation.

Mikel, in his recent interview to goal.com has revealed that he will wait until the end of the season to sort things out.

Chelsea would definitely need someone as experienced as Mikel to lead their midfield next season. Mikel is very good in holding on to the ball and is very well acquainted to controlling the tempo of the game.