The Italian giants want to sign a top central defender this
summer. And they will offer the England skipper £120,000 a week to
move to the San Siro. Milan have already given a top agent the task
of negotiating a deal for the £25million-rated star. The prospect
of losing Terry could further undermine a Blues outfit already
reeling from their Champions League exit and the probable loss of
the title to Manchester United. But Milan believe they can take
advantage of the complete breakdown in talks about a new contract
between Terry and Chelsea.
A senior Milan source said: We have been monitoring Terry and his
situation with Chelsea and believe he would be an excellent and
valuable player for Milan. Sport can reveal the Blues offered
Terry a five-year, £110,000-a-week, deal a month ago. When Terry
turned it down, he was told it was the final offer and he should
take it or leave it.
Chelseas hierarchy were shocked when their captain said No
thanks. He believes he deserves at least the same £121,000 a week
handed out to Andriy Shevchenko and Michael Ballack. Chief
executive Peter Kenyon has insisted the club will not go to that
level and Terry, 26, is now considering his options. He has two
years left on his current agreement, which nets him £70,000 a week.
If Chelsea refuse to sell him, the player could run down his
contract and instead of getting £25m the club would receive only
around £10m next year.
