Besiktas are making a move today for Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.

Fanatik says Besiktas chief Erdal Torunogulları is in London today to close a deal for Obi Mikel.

The Turkish giants hope to sign the Nigeria midfielder on a season-long loan with the option to sign him permanently in June.

Chelsea are happy to do the deal, but Obi Mikel still needs to be convinced.

The two clubs enjoy a close relationship thanks to the deal for Demba Ba 18 months ago.