Transfer gossip: Mikel reportedly targeted for £6m move

A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea…

Shanghai SIPG want to sign John Mikel Obi, the Daily Mail reports.

Mikel has been recalled to the first team since Guus Hiddink took charge at Chelsea and has been in excellent form.

But it is claimed that the Chinese club managed by former England boss Sven Goran Eriksson are ready to pay £6m for the Nigerian midfielder and are willing to offer him £60,000 a week after tax.

On the other hand, the Mail also say Nemanja Matic is considering his future at Chelsea after being dropped in favour of Mikel.

The Sun say other Blues players could follow Matic out of Stamford Bridge if he leaves.

Meanwhile, there are various reports that Chelsea youngster Bertrand Traore wants time to consider his short-term future amid interest from several clubs.

Everton and a number of European sides have expressed an interest in signing Traore on loan.

Canaries and tweets

Norwich want to buy Patrick Bamford from Chelsea, according to the Daily Mirror.

Swansea are also said to be interested in the 22-year-old forward, who recently returned from an unsuccessful loan spell at Crystal Palace.

The Mirror say he would consider another loan move but Norwich apparently want to sign him on a permanent basis.

A number of newspapers, including the Mirror, claim Chelsea are battling with Liverpool for the signing of Shakhtar Donetsk forward Alex Teixeira.

And The Sun declare that Manchester City have flamed rumours that they could make a £80m move for Eden Hazard.

It comes after City’s official Twitter account tweeted a link to speculation suggesting the Chelsea star could be targeted.