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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

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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.

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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.

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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 ChelseaCredit: AP:Associated Press
Swansea have lacked leadership after selling skipper Ashley Williams to EvertonCredit: PA:Press Association
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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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