Transfer: Mikel Obi welcomes Man Utd duo Garnacho, Mainoo at Chelsea

Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has said he would welcome the arrivals of Manchester United’s duo Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho at Chelsea.

The Blues finished last campaign with the Europa Conference League trophy and qualified for the Champions League.

Enzo Maresca worked with the youngest team in Premier League history – the average age of their starting XIs was 24 years and 36 days.

More young players are expected to be added to the squad, with Liam Delap on the verge of completing a move from Ipswich.

Delap will be joined by Kendry Paez and Estevao Willian, with Geovany Quenda set to arrive from Sporting CP next year.

Chelsea explored a move for Garnacho in January and are believed to be interested in Mainoo.

“I like both of these players,” Mikel told Metro.

“I have no idea what the issue is with Garnacho and Ruben Amorim because for me he is one of the best players at Man United.

“With Kobbie Mainoo, maybe they feel they need to cash in on him to raise the funds.

“There are so many factors you have to look at right now with Manchester United. If those are two players Chelsea want, I will take those two, definitely. They can only come in and improve us as a football club. I know if they come in, they will improve us as a team.”

Transfer: Mikel Obi welcomes Man Utd duo Garnacho, Mainoo at Chelsea