JOHN TERRY could link up with former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas at Shanghai SIPG in January.
The Blues skipper has seen his playing time limited in Antonio Conte’s new 3-4-3 system.
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And according to the Mirror, AVB will try and lure him to the Far East – where Terry snubbed offers from before signing a 12-month extension this summer.
JT turned down a £12million-a-year deal from Shanghai as well as bids from other Chinese Super League clubs.
But with his Chelsea contract heavily appearance based, suitors feel there is a chance he could change his mind.
Terry has been on the bench for the least four league games as Conte’s new-look defence has turned the Blues into title contenders.
And while he is not featuring often, Stamford Bridge chiefs are aware of their long-time servant’s influence and would be desperate to keep him.
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The club legend is being lined up for a backroom role when he decides to hang up his boots.
Villas-Boas took over from Sven Goran Eriksson last month.
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