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Mathieu Flamini eyeing Olympique Marseille reutrn
Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini is considering a return to former club Olympique Marseille in the winter transfer window. The Frenchman joined Crystal Palace in the summer but has failed to establish himself in the starting line-up and according to the Sun, he is eyeing a return to Ligue 1.
Olympique Marseille close in on John Obi Mikel
According to Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr, Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is in advanced negotiations with Olympique Marseille over a potential move. The 29-year-old is yet to feature in the Premier League for the Blues and is edging closer to the exit door.
Speaking in an interview, Rohr said: “I saw Obi Mikel in London. He is in advanced discussions with Olympique Marseille. He will leave Chelsea for free, this is a serious option.”
Zlatan Ibrahimovic to reject China
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is expected to reject a £120m offer from China in favour of a stay at Manchester United. According to the Daily Mail, the Swede will stay at Old Trafford for one more year.