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Antonio Conte discusses Chelsea midfielder’s contract situation: This is what could happen
ANTONIO CONTE has refused to rule out a move for Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi.
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Speculation has been rife about the Nigerian’s future.
Manchester United have been mooted as a possible destination, with Jose Mourinho open to a reunion.
Yesterday, Watford striker Odion Ighalo conceded he would be open to seeing Obi coming to Vicarage Road in January.
John Mikel Obi seems destined to leave Chelsea
Antonio Conte has marginalised John Obi Mikel from his first-team plans
We know at the end of the season his contract is going to expire but I don’t know what will happen
However, Antonio Conte has conceded the situation will be assessed come the summer.
“The situation is simple: he’s in the squad and he stays with us,” Conte said.
“We know at the end of the season his contract is going to expire but I don’t know what will happen.
Jose Mourinho has been linked with a move for John Obi Mikel
“For every single game I take my decision.”
Obi has been marginalised by Conte, who has seen his 3-4-3 system pay dividends.
Conte and Chelsea will be aiming for their ninth consecutive Premier League win when they face West Brom on Sunday (midday).
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