John Obi Mikel has been consistently linked with a Stamford Bridge exit and Turkish giants Galatasaray are ready to make a January bid for the Nigerian international a bid that Jose Mourinho could be ready to consider.
The returning Chelsea boss has set his sights on a number of defensive midfielders he feels are superior to the 26 year old.
Mourinho feels that he can bring in a more suitable strong tackler presence to help protect his creative midfielders and as such Mikel will become surplus to requirements.