Terry bid rejected

July 03, 2009

CITY have had a £30million bid for England captain John Terry rejected by Chelsea.

As revealed by M.E.N. Sport on Monday, Blues owner Sheikh Mansour and manager Mark Hughes both wanted to bring the 28-year-old centre-back to Eastlands.

The Blues had made an approach to Stamford Bridge bosses for Terry in January but were knocked back then.

And Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon received renewed interest – and a formal offer – for his club captain after meeting City counterpart Garry Cook to discuss a fee for 19-year-old striker Daniel Sturridge.

Even though City officially released Chelsea target Sturridge this week after he turned down a new contract, they would still be entitled to a development fee for him as he is under 24.

Chelsea last night released a statement via their website insisting that Terry is not for sale.

It read: “Chelsea Football Club can confirm it has completely rejected an offer from Manchester City for John Terry.

“It was made clear to City, for the second time following an approach last season, that we would not entertain any conversation on the subject.

“At that time, John also reiterated his total commitment to Chelsea.

“We would like to make clear, and will not do so again, that John is not for sale.”

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Herbert Sherbet, M40 (03/07/2009 at 09:56)

Dares more to Oiland dan dis

bluemoon exiled to the toon, Whitley Bay (03/07/2009 at 09:58)

What else were you expecting?

Steve - Chorley (03/07/2009 at 10:01)

Firstly - why have Chelsea put this out to the press, if they turned the bid down and stated he is not for sale then that should be the end of it.

I think we should re-bid for Carvalho or Alex both would be excellent additions.

Herbert Sherbet, M40 (03/07/2009 at 10:03)

Greatest half back I ever seen was John Riley in City reserves in the late 50s, career cut short from a knee injury... cross between Bert Trautman, Nobby Stiles, Bobby Moore and Colin Bell, he had the lot.

bluwes , Manchester UK (03/07/2009 at 10:05)

''At that time John also reiterated his total commitment to Chelsae''

Yes but was ''that time'' January, whats his thoughts now !!!

I was, i am, i will be again, Germany (03/07/2009 at 10:07)

Yes, well the winker proved the fact that everybody is potentially for sale ....

dingdongbell, north (03/07/2009 at 10:08)

what on earth POSSESED cook to ask them again about Terry, once again it makes us out a laughing stock . remember the kaka crap cook!! no more please!!

proudtobeblue (03/07/2009 at 10:08)

surely City would not have put a bid in unless they had received encouragement from Terry or his advisors first. I know there is supposed to be a process whereby you agree a fee with the selling club,then talk to the player and agent, but it is common practice to sound out the players advisor first to see if they would be interested in a move before making a bid. not that I think Chelsea would contemplate selling him unless he asked to go!

wrighty city, city (03/07/2009 at 10:09)

Man City have gone about their transfer policy quietly and proffessionally.

Its Chelsea who have gone public on this!

What would happen if Terry wanted this transfer to happen as it could be his last chance of a big pay deal!

Should be interested to hear a comment from JT because I dont think he is that opposed to the idea!

PC Reg Hollis, The Jasmine Allan, Canley, Sun Hill (03/07/2009 at 10:09)

Are they sure he isn't for sale. I think we should ask them one more time to make sure. If nothing else, it will annoy them.

cptpattern, Sunny Peel Hall, Wythenshawe (03/07/2009 at 10:10)

What is going on here? On the face of it, this is one of the two most unlikely players to bid for in the prem (S.Gerrard being the other). What is it that makes the powers that be at City beleive that John Terry wants to leave Chelsea and come here? I really don't get this at all - never going to happen (or is there something we don't know that been said) and not going to do us any favours whatsoever. Not happy.

Singing the blues, Manchester (03/07/2009 at 10:11)

No surprises there then....interesting that we have tried for a second time, makes you wonder if Terry has given some kind of hint that he might be interested, though from the outside he seems blue through and through.

I know he's a bit older, but he's a class act, but why not Ricardo Carvalho who is looking to leave? Wouldn't be around as long as Terry but still must have a couple of good years in him and he'd be a LOT cheaper. Or what about Gallas? Again, perhaps on the older side, but still quality, and available.

Nick the Blue, Manchester (03/07/2009 at 10:12)

Gary Cook - you chancer!! Sneaky move to shake Chelsea a little...?

Ste , Cheshire (03/07/2009 at 10:12)

Why do we go for players we are not going to get?

GMan83, Manchester (03/07/2009 at 10:14)

i don't understand what the point was - theres no chance John Terry would leave Chelsea for Man City. Hes a local lad and he doesn't seem the type to be tempted by the money.

What we should be doing is getting an experienced centre half like Carvalho and have Onouha, Richards and possibly Lescott learn the trade from him.

blue 12 (03/07/2009 at 10:16)

We don`t need/want Terry..too much history with chelsea !
I`m not saying that he is`nt world class,but its time for my beloved blues to create some heroes` of thier own.

J (Original), Manchester (03/07/2009 at 10:17)

Thank God for that. Now leave it!

The City Chippy, Sydney (03/07/2009 at 10:19)

I say well done City & Mr. Cook, shows our intention. This project isnt a scam like the Forward with Franny debacle. My daughter will only know the good times, great. As for me, not seen anything as exciting. Two weeks before the takeover, I honestly thought I would never witness the blues winning anything, now I only see silver and sunlight, someone help me, I love it. LOVE IT.

Nearly 40 and looking forward with a smile like a Cheshire cat.

wayneold, manc (03/07/2009 at 10:19)

what a sad week this has been for me, City have been linked to loads of world class footballers, had bids accepted for the players to turn them down and also had silly high bids rejected!

United have only had one bid and signed the player, now looks like we are getting crocked Owen who has played 332 club games and only scored 157 goals!

Is this where City start taking over the world?

A WORTHY BLUE (03/07/2009 at 10:22)

i'd rather us going after terry and being refused (BY CLUB NOT PLAYER)then actually signing OWEN.the club get 80 million and spend it on a free signing.i'm not slagghing off OWEN as he was class and still is when fit but let's be honest how often is that????

denton blue (03/07/2009 at 10:24)

Why are we bidding for players that we all know we have no chance of signing!!!!

We are trying to look bigger than we are to the world, what next a bid for messi?

CITY WILL TEAR US APART, manchester (03/07/2009 at 10:25)

centre half is an area we really do need to buy a top class player, lets go all out for terry real intent offer £50million, with Terry in back 5 we could have real chance at title!! i know ill get slated for this but i have a good feeling

M6Marty, Salford (03/07/2009 at 10:26)

agree with wrighty city and proudtobeblue on this. there's no smoke without fire, and strange that chelsea have issued a denial when city's offer wasn't in the public domain. also interesting to note that they were upset at what they consider a 'derisory' offer. reading between the lines, it might suggest that jt wants to talk and that chelsea are trying to maximise his value.

AlexC83, Manchester (03/07/2009 at 10:27)

It's way too early for this sort of bid - maybe if he had a big falling out with ancelotti then maybe next season. Think we're just being a bit mischievous and having a go rather than actually believing we could get him.

I don't mind annoying our domestic rivals with such bids though, so long as we're not annoying with everyone - let's stay respectful to the likes of barca and milan as we've done - but annoy the hell out of the chelsea's and united's!

Cityman 5 (03/07/2009 at 10:28)

Terry wants to come, he has some issues and wants out of London and the bid is £50M not £30. This will happen by Tuesday.

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