Villa face Blues competition in race for John Terry
Villa are facing competition from rivals Birmingham in their pursuit of John Terry.
The former England skipper is a free agent this summer after calling time on his two decade-long Chelsea career and has already held informal talks with Steve Bruce over a possible switch to Villa Park.
Blues boss Harry Redknapp is now claimed to have entered the race for the 36-year-old.
Redknapp has already pulled off one transfer coup with the capture of Brighton keeper David Stockdale on a free transfer and plans to lure Terry with the offer of a coaching role at St Andrew’s, while attempting to persuade the Blues board to meet the player’s £100,000-a-week wage demands.
Albion are also interested in Terry but reports they are holding serious talks with the former Chelsea captain are thought to be premature.
It is understood Terry is among a number of options the club are considering at centre-back this summer, and the Baggies have contacted his representatives to test the water.
But head coach Tony Pulis would rather sign a younger defender if possible and so the Baggies plan to pursue other targets first, while Terry’s wage demands are are also thought to be an issue for Albion.
Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia has, meanwhile, provided an update as he continues his recovery from a fractured fibula.
The 27-year-old posted videos of his rehabilitation routine on social media site Instagram. Kodjia is not expected to be fit for the start of next season.
