MTNFootball: Anzhi looking to poach Obi Mikel from Chelsea

Russian fat cats Anzhi Makhachkala are ready to swoop for Nigerian John Obi Mikel, who is not happy with his current status in the Chelsea squad, according to MTNFootbal.

The website, quoting a source with close ties to the player, claims the Dagestani outfit have already began talks with the Nigeria international.

Obiu Mikel’s contract with Chelsea expires in 2014.