As Newcastle, Sunderland stand alert Newcastle United will battle it out with Sunderland for the signature of Nigeria international Joel Obi, whose appearance for Inter Milan last season was few as a result of injury. FCInternews.it says the 22 - year - old ex NEPA Lagos youth - teamer is not in the plans of manager Walter Mazzarri this coming campaign.
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Thus, Joel Obi, who is under contract with the Nerazzurri until June 2017, could depart Italy for a new adventure possibly in England.
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In the coming days, Newcastle United and Sunderland plan to launch official bids for the midfielder.
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Joel Obi, who has fully recovered from the injury that dogged him for most part of the 2012 - 2013 season, has been on the books of Inter Milan since 2005. His initial valuation is around 6 million euros.
Well this is right time to offload players that are not really key in the Inter Milan squad. Too bad for Joel Obi.