Mikel John Obi

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Think Jose will try to keep hold of him. Hard to find a cheaper experienced reliable backup.

[the wes 7,212]

Think Jose will try to keep hold of him. Hard to find a cheaper experienced reliable backup.

alex song

[CHOULO19 24,332]

alex song

I was a HUGE fan of Song during his Arsenal days but I'm not sure of his level now. Plus even he would cost more than Mikel who is 75k/wk and costs nothing on transfer fees because of how long he's been here.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

Just thinking: Sky were the outlet who linked us to Song, and now they are saying we dont want to sell Mikel.

I hope its just "Not selling until we find a replacement" or "Not selling pay us some more money".

If Mikel wants to leave he can only if he wants to leave to Arsenal? "who the fuck are Al Ain?! were not selling to non-rival bulshit team..."

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Asamoah Gyan: "I heard it this week that Mikel has agreed terms with Al Ain and will most definitely be playing for us next season" #CFC

Asamoah Gyan: "It’s great news for us because Mikel is a very good player and very experienced." #CFC #AlAin (Evening Standard)

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

John Obi Mikel 'to join Al Ain in United Arab Emirates'

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/11693523/Chelsea-transfer-news-John-Obi-Mikel-to-join-Al-Ain-in-United-Arab-Emirates.html

[The Mak 4,459]

Moving to Al Ain confirms everything I have ever thought about Mikel.

[Madmax 9,219]

Al Ain are loaded - apparently Gyan makes about £115k p/w (!)

Should definitely get a decentish fee here.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

Ben Jacobs ‏@JacobsBen

My @AlAinFC source has confirmed John Obi Mikel will join from @ChelseaFC subject to medical. Echoes @ASAMOAH_GYAN3's comments on TV.

All that's left to be determined is whether he'll have Obi Mikel or Mikel Obi on the back of his shirt @ChelseaFC @alainfcae

One more bit of info on John Obi Mikel @AlAinFC move. Don't be surprised if it's a loan move. He's only 28 and Mourinho happy to keep him.

He writes for ESPN, and he's "Middle East correspondent" for TalkSport.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Ben Jacobs ‏@JacobsBen

My @AlAinFC source has confirmed John Obi Mikel will join from @ChelseaFC subject to medical. Echoes @ASAMOAH_GYAN3's comments on TV.

All that's left to be determined is whether he'll have Obi Mikel or Mikel Obi on the back of his shirt @ChelseaFC @alainfcae

One more bit of info on John Obi Mikel @AlAinFC move. Don't be surprised if it's a loan move. He's only 28 and Mourinho happy to keep him.

He writes for ESPN, and he's "Middle East correspondent" for TalkSport.

Shouldn't take 'news' from Arabic clubs too seriously.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,532]

no point in loaning him out,if Jose would be happy to keep him only a transfer fee will do to get him away and quite sad if Mikel is content to essentially retire from competitive football at 28 by going to a league of that level of competition.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

To be honest, I'm not sure what Mikel has to offer anywhere else lmao. He has a ton of experience, which is the only reason I see clubs really taking a punt on him.

[wilander 35]

no point in loaning him out,if Jose would be happy to keep him only a transfer fee will do to get him away and quite sad if Mikel is content to essentially retire from competitive football at 28 by going to a league of that level of competition.

The problem is, except Chelsea, no First -tier team in Big 5 Leagues (Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, AS Roma, PSG, Monaco, Bayern Munich, Wolfsburg) is willing to offer him a bench position.

[Unionjack 7,531]

I'll always remember his first couple of seasons with us. He was a madman. Always getting booked and sent off but he calmed down. He does kinda throw himself into tackles, like Cahill sometimes, but I reckon thats cause hes not very fast.

Remember the palava when we signed him eh. Even press stuff with him in a United shirt. With Fergie saying he was going to be the new Roy Keane lol

We gotta remember Mou signed him and even tho hes made a few transfer mistakes (IMHO) he wont want to give up lightly on someone hes always praised.

Altho I'll always thank him for Bayern I wouldn't miss the lad if he went. For some reason, dont ask me why, Ive never felt a bond with him and I find that strange.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,532]

indeed. he`s been with us for what 9 years. anyone else who stayed that long would be loved by most. I loved John Bumstead who stayed for around the same time and yet Mikel has a bucket full of winners medals and he just doesn`t pull the heart strings.

he`s been good at times,willing to do whatever is asked of him but when you think his predecessor is Makalele and his successor is Matic. out of the 3 "M`s" Mikel is the weak link between the other two greats at his position.