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Chelsea transfer news: Guangzhou Evergrande to offer John Terry mega bucks deal to move to Far East

Chelsea skipper John Terry's current deal expires next summer and defender is free to sign pre contract  in January with moneybags Gaungzhou Evergrande chasing his signature

CHELSEA skipper John Terry is being chased by Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande.

Terry will be offered a huge lucrative deal to end his career in the Far East, in the region of £8million per season.

 John Terry has been offered a lucrative deal to join Chinese Super League
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John Terry has been offered a lucrative deal to join Chinese Super LeagueCredit: Reuters


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Terry, 35 who has lead the Blues to four Premier League titles was set to leave Stamford Bridge last season when he announced Chelsea has not offered him a new deal. However by the end of the season the defender extended his stay at the club by another year.

 John Terry could follow in footsteps of former team mate Didier Drogba and move to China
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John Terry could follow in footsteps of former team mate Didier Drogba and move to ChinaCredit: Getty Images

Guangzhou were keen to land Terry last summer when it looked like he was on his way out of Chelsea. Any decision on a new deal in west London won't be taken until the new year and the moneybags Chinese outfit managed by former Blues boss Luiz Felipe Scolari will look to steal a march on any challengers for Terry's signature.

 Scolari was sacked after seven months in charge at Chelsea
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Scolari was sacked after seven months in charge at ChelseaCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

After starting the first four games of the season, Terry is fit again after recovering from an ankle injury suffered in the draw at Swansea in September, but has been unable to force his way back into the starting line up.

 Chelsea boss Antonio Conte now seeing his preferred three-at-the back system work in Premier League
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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte now seeing his preferred three-at-the back system work in Premier LeagueCredit: PA:Press Association

Blues boss Antonio Conte is now using his favoured system with David Luiz, Gary Cahill and Cesar Azpilicueta as his three centre backs, resulting in four consecutive Premier League wins without conceding a goal.

 Luiz, Cahill and Azpilicueta are the three centre backs of choice for Antonio Conte
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Luiz, Cahill and Azpilicueta are the three centre backs of choice for Antonio ConteCredit: Reuters

Guangzhou who recently secured their fifth straight Chinese title are looking to exploit Terry's links with the local area.

 John Terry in Guangzhou in his role as football culture ambassador for the city
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John Terry in Guangzhou in his role as football culture ambassador for the cityCredit: Getty Images

The defender was on a tour of the far East in 2015 in his role as an ambassador of football culture for the city.

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