Bournemouth are reportedly confident of winning the transfer chase for Chelsea captain John Terry as he prepares to call time on his Stamford Bridge career this summer.
The former England defender has also been linked with a big-money move to the Chinese Super League, but could end up making the surprise choice to remain in the Premier League.
Terry is out of contract with Chelsea at the end of this season, with rumours earlier in the campaign that he could even retire from playing already.
However, Bournemouth seem to have faith in the 36-year-old and have offered him a two-year contract worth £130,000 per week, according to the Daily Mirror.
John Terry: Captain, leader, legend
Made his Chelsea debut against Aston Villa in 1998
Has played over 700 games for the club
Trophy haul includes: Premier League x 4, Champions League x 1, FA Cup x 5, League Cup x 3, Europa League x 1
He is the club’s most successful ever captain
Won the PFA Player of the Year in 2004/05
Frank Lampard said: ‘What a pleasure to play with the greatest defender in the Premier League history. In fact, I’d put him up with any defender in world football of any era.’
Jamie Carragher said: ‘But for me, he's the best centre-back in the Premier League era. An absolute legend and he'll certainly go down as Chelsea's greatest player. He's one of the greats of the Premier League era and number one for me.’
The Cherries are also after Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe as they look to add experience and quality to their ranks next season.
Latest reports claim Eddie Howe is confident of doing a deal for Terry, and hopes that landing two big names on free transfers can help the club in a bid to pay their high wages.
Terry won his final Premier League title with Chelsea last night as the Blues beat West Brom 1-0 to put themselves mathematically out of sight with two games to spare.
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