Interesting story about the John Obi Mikel transfer...
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Obi 'intimidated' into Chelsea switch
Nigerian youngster John Obi Mikel was reportedly "intimidated and coerced into acting against his wishes" when he turned his back on a contract with Manchester United and declared he wanted to sign for Chelsea.
In a letter seen by The Guardian and sent to the Premier League inquiry, agent Daniel Fletcher says that his client wanted to sign for United - but was scared into doing otherwise.
Fletcher says: "My information is that the player still expresses a firm desire to join Manchester United. It is clear the player is seemingly being intimidated and coerced into acting against his wishes."
Carlos Queiroz has said that Mikel was "almost kidnapped", while the Nigerian Football Association want to talk to ****tu about claims that he channelled money from Chelsea to Mikel's father.
Full Story here > http://www.football365.com/news/prem...y_152708.shtml
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