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John Terry targeted by Bournemouth and Swansea but they face competition from West Brom

Trio were linked with JT is January and are interested again after centre-back announced he was quitting Blues

John Terry has won 14 major honours during his time at Chelsea

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BOURNEMOUTH and Swansea are both renewing their interest in John Terry but face competition from West Brom.

A number of clubs, including the Baggies and Cherries, tried to land JT on loan in January while Swans chief Paul Clement hinted at interest.

 John Terry will leave Chelsea this summer after 22 years at the club
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John Terry will leave Chelsea this summer after 22 years at the clubCredit: Getty Images

And after Chelsea veteran announced he would quit the Blues as he seeks to prolong his career, a fight for his signature has emerged.


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Tony Pulis admitted in March that he tried to sign Terry, 36, in the last window and would push for a deal this summer.

But claim Bournemouth are in pole position to land the 78-cap England star after interest from China and the MLS cooled.

Swansea, however, will try to tempt Terry to Wales if they can stay in the Premier League, according to the

Clement - who worked with the Blues stalwart at Stamford Bridge - is desperate to sign a leader at the back to replace Everton's Ashley Williams.

 Terry is third in the all-time appearance list for Chelsea
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Terry is third in the all-time appearance list for ChelseaCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Swansea have lacked leadership after selling skipper Ashley Williams to Everton
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Swansea have lacked leadership after selling skipper Ashley Williams to EvertonCredit: PA:Press Association

Asked who he wanted to “Someone that’s got presence, leadership qualities both from a psychological point from a view and from an organisational point of view.

“It’s becoming more rare in football as well that you have these characters like a John Terry for example.”

 

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