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Besiktas turn to Obi Mikel

Besiktas turn to Obi Mikel


John Obi Mikel news

Mikel attracts Besiktas interest
Football Transfer Centre

Turkish side Besiktas will look to land the signature of Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel after they failed to get a deal done for Liverpool's Lucas Leiva.

The Brazilian international had been tipped to make his way to Turkey, but Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers made a U-turn and opted to keep hold of the midfielder.

A report from The Mail now claims that out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has become Besiktas' top target with the transfer window closing next week.

Mikel has been at Chelsea since 2006.