Italian - based transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio has opened up on the circumstances that led to Joel Obi failing to move to Al - Arabi in the January transfer window. <br /><br />According to <i>Tuttomercatoweb.com</i>, Inter Milan had struck a deal with Al - Arabi over an exchange involving the Nigeria international for Belgian winger Paul-Jose Mpoku.<br /><br />But Obi and his entourage failed to agree personal terms with the Qatari club, which threw a spanner in the works.<br /><br />The 23 - year - old midfielder has contractual obligations with the Nerazzurri until June 30, 2017.<br /><br />He has recorded 10 appearances (6 starts) in the Serie A in the ongoing campaign.<br /><br />Photo Credit : inter.it<br />