John Terry interest from the Chinese Super League cools
The Chinese Super League have cooled their interest in Chelsea legend John Terry.
Numerous CSL sides have shown a concrete interest in taking the 36-year-old central defender in recent years - namely Guangzhou Evergrande, where Terry has conducted ambassadorial work.
Chinese clubs first started exploring potential swoops for Terry in 2014, during which time he was offered a gigantic deal worth £13million-per-season.
Interest in Chelsea captain John Terry from the Chinese Super League has cooled
Terry remains an interesting proposition for numerous CSL sides, with Shanghai Shenua - who are managed by Terry’s former Chelsea team-mate Gus Poyet - also keen.
However, it is understood Terry will have to accept a significantly reduced financial package if he chooses China as his next destination.
While the financial rewards remain lucrative in the Far East, CSL clubs want to use the cash on offer to lure European-based players of a younger profile.
Numerous Premier League clubs, including West Bromwich Albion and Bournemouth, are being kept updated on Terry’s future, while a move to the MLS could also emerge as an option.
Shanghai Shenua - managed by Terry’s former Chelsea team-mate Gus Poyet - are interested
Leaving at the end of the season, Terry will bring to an end 19 trophy-laden years with Chelsea
Meanwhile, Chelsea will remain in regular contact with Terry over the next 12 months as they plot their defender’s return.
Terry has made clear he wants to continue playing next season, but Chelsea want to ensure they'll be in pole position to bring him back to Stamford Bridge in a non-playing role when he decides to hang up in boots.