The agent of Inter Milan midfielder Joel Obi has claimed that a number of Premier League clubs are interested in signing his client.

The 22-year-old has made 48 appearances for the Italian club since joining in 2010, but he made just three starts during an injury-hit campaign last season.

However, his agent Renzo Contratto told FC Inter News: "I can say that Joel is a player liked in the Premier League. The guy had a difficult season but now is fine.

"He will leave for the Inter pre-season and then we'll see what the club wants to do. Obi is an Inter player and has a contract until 2017 but from now to the market's end, no one can predict what will happen".

Obi joined Inter from NEPA Lagos.