John Mikel Obi returns to England is becoming imminent after the Super Eagles captain passed medical and agreed terms to join English Championship side – Middlesbrough.
Obi who is a free agent has been at Rockliffe in advanced talks over a switch to Boro.
According to gazettelive.co.uk, it was understood that Obi have passed a medical and agreed personal terms. He visited Rockliffe for positive initial talks last week and has returned with a view to sealing the deal.
There is some fine-tuning to do before the move can be rubber-stamped but Boro are hopeful it can be concluded quickly.
The midfielder, 31, is a free agent after leaving Chinese side Tianjin Teda by mutual consent earlier this month.
