The Blues have finally opened talks over a new contract for captain John Terry in an attempt to keep him at Stamford Bridge.
Terry’s current deal is due to expire at the end of the season and the defender had become frustrated by the time it took for Chelsea to open negotiations over an extension.
However, talks between Terry and Chelsea have now started, with both parties hoping an agreement can be reached.
The negotiation process may not be straightforward, due to Chelsea’s policy of only offering outfield players aged over 30 one-year deals and the fact Terry is likely to be asked to take a cut to his £150,000-a-week wages.
There is interest in Terry from abroad, but the player’s first priority is to see whether a compromise can be struck with Chelsea before considering any other offers.
Written by Steve Milne
