Terry close to new deal

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Jose Mourinho has revealed Chelsea captain John Terry is close to agreeing a new contract.

Mourinho expects the deal - reportedly worth around £150,000 per week - to be finalised 'in the next few days'.

"John is almost signing a new contract," said Mourinho after Tuesday's Carling Cup semi-final victory over Wycombe.

"If he hasn't then he is doing that in the next few days."

The Portuguese coach also admitted that Terry had asked for an assurance he would still be Chelsea manager next season.

"He says it would be very difficult for him to play with another manager in his career and he would like to do it with me until the end of his career, it is because he accepts my philosophy as his," added Mourinho.

"He feels comfortable with the work we do."

Mourinho said that when asked asked outright by Terry if he would be remaining at Stamford Bridge next season, he had replied: "Yes [Terry asked]. My answer was 'I think so'."

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Terry back in full training

Chelsea skipper John Terry has confirmed he is now back in full training.

Terry has been out of action since December 13 after undergoing back surgery.

The England international saw his return to action delayed by a calf injury which was a knock-on effect from the back operation.

Terry admitted the injury had been keeping him out for longer than he expected and he was delighted to be back in training.

"I've been needing more power in my calf to join properly, but I have started full training again," said Terry.

"I've managed to get some power back now. I still need to improve it and it's been taking longer than we thought. But I am delighted to be back involved with the lads."

Terry is now turning his attentions to getting Chelsea's title challenge back on track after last weekend's defeat to Liverpool.

The Blues captain admitted he was boosted by Arsenal's win over Manchester United as it denied Sir Alex Ferguson's men from going nine points clear at the top of the table.

"I'm disappointed that we lost at Anfield, obviously, and we need to pick ourselves up, but in a way that's already happened," added Terry.

"When Manchester United scored I thought that the game was over. But credit to Arsenal, they've given us another opportunity and it is time to put pressure on United now."