A deal was close to being concluded but then he was sacked that summer. Liverpool were two up, cruising and playing keep ball. 5bn, making them the fifth most valuable sports team in the world. JOHN OBI MIKEL is ready to quit Chelsea in January after his first-team game time dried up under Antonio Conte. tagramGetty Images4Everton were the last Premier League side Eto’o played forTimes Newspapers Ltd4Eto’o scored nine goals in his one Premier League season at ChelseaCameroon star Etoo joined Antalyaspor last year but his spell has turned sour in recent times following speculation he was leaving to join arch-rivals Besiktas. Mourinho reminded Uniteds stars, in his own unique way, that January will be here sooner than they think. Press Association6He did play four times for Burnley last time they were in the Premier LeagueAnd while the Premier League squad may be a step too far barring an injury crisis, Chalobah will be hopeful of more game time now Chelsea have reached round four of the competition for the 10th time in 11 years. But he’s not one to get carried away with his success. me by Sunderland at the last minuteBut just 15 minutes before kick-off, a seemingly fit Van Aanholt, 26, was told Jason Denayer was replacing him. Xabi retained the ball near the corner flag fractionally longer than was prudent.