Coach of the Nigeria's Super Eagles
Gernot Rohr has stated that his captain at the national team Mikel Obi is closing in on a deal to join French side Olympique Marseille in the January 2017 transfer.
Rohr who has shown serious concern to
Mikel Obi's lack of playing time this
season under new Chelsea manager
Antonio Conte said the French club have shown serious interest to sign the Nigerian international.
This season in the Premier League, Mikel Obi has not played a single game for Chelsea, and the issue has generated lots of controversies among many sports analysts.
Gernot Rohr said '' I saw Mikel when I went to London, and I can tell you that he is is advanced discussions with Marseille,''
Earlier this week, Mikel Obi was linked to a move to the Chinese Super League, but with this latest development, it means the midfielder is likely to face the exit doors at Chelsea in January 2017.
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