Major League Soccer outfit Chicago Fire are planning a swoop for Nigeria international Joel Obi in the January transfer window. <br /><br />According to information from Tuttomercatoweb.com, the Men in Red have contacted Torino over the availability of the attacking midfielder, and the Serie A club hope to sign a young player to replace the Nigerian if he departs the club.<br /><br />This season, Obi has 14 appearances under his belt in all competitions, logging 555 minutes. <br /><br />Previously with Inter Milan, he joined Torino in the summer of 2015.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : inter.it<br />