By Tom Gott Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has claimed the Blues were agonisingly close to signing striker Victor Osimhen on transfer deadline day. Talks over a loan move for Osimhen dragged on until the final hours of the summer transfer window but ultimately led to nothing, after which the striker sealed a shock loan to Galatasaray when it became clear he would not play for Napoli again this season. Osimhen has faced plenty of criticism from a section of Chelsea fans for his alleged role in the collapse of negotiations, but fellow Nigerian Mikel, who has made no secret of his role …