Premier League - Second City bid for Terry rejected

Eurosport - Fri, 03 Jul 17:53:00 2009

Chelsea have rejected a second offer from Manchester City for their captain John Terry.

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The size of the offer made by City was not revealed in a statement from the Blues, however, the south-west London club sought to end any further interest saying they would "not entertain any conversation on the subject".

The news comes as the latest rebuff for City, who have already had a bid to sign Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o knocked back this summer. City made an offer for the 28-year-old defender last season when they encountered similar short shrift from the Blues, who this morning reiterated the England captain's desire to stay at Stamford Bridge.

"We can confirm we have completely rejected an offer from Manchester City for John Terry," a statement on the club's website read.

"It was made clear to City, for a second time following an approach last season, that we would not entertain any conversation on the subject. At the time John also reiterated his total commitment to Chelsea.

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

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    he's very average anyway

    From Lee, on Fri 3 Jul 4:40PM

  2. Money cant buy everything..

    From ARJUN, on Fri 3 Jul 4:13PM

  3. ha 89 what have city won, Nothing and that all they­ will ever win chelsea are one of europes best man city­ is one of england mid table teams and the only chalenge­ he will get there is a relegation battle

    From no 1 fan, on Fri 3 Jul 4:04PM

  4. john terry is the paolo maldini of chelsea

    From RAHOZ, on Fri 3 Jul 3:54PM
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    City know exactly what they are doing here with John­ Terry - basically City know that Terry is­ 'bored' at Chelsea and needs a new challenge to­ avoid becoming stale. He will not be Chelsea captain­ this season and can see that only City have the­ resources over the next few seasons to win the­ Champions League.He knows Chelsea have had their time ,­ and as is the cycle of football , Chelsea and Arsenal­ will fail next season to make the top 4. Terry knows­ this , and City are testing his resolve. With Mourinho­ in the wings to take over in 12 months he knows City­ would be perfect , professionally and personally

    From Andrew, on Fri 3 Jul 3:25PM
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    69. Errr Lampard is not Chelsea. He's west ham and­ turned his back on them to sign for chelsea. Not the­ same as shearer a geordie for the mags and gerrard a­ scouser at liverpool. Terry is an average defender with­ a big mouth and he's an arrogant ****. Good­ riddance owen, he'll not be missed by us, no heart,­ no fight when needed, no shame. We'll be back.­ Howay the lads!

    From Michael, on Fri 3 Jul 3:20PM

  7. Owen is a desperate little man going to them did he­ forget he played for LFC he should hang his head in­ shame as
    For fergie the sooner he retires the better

    From j.berry, on Fri 3 Jul 2:51PM

  8. We would like to make it clear, and will not do so­ again, that John Terry(our Captain)is not for­ sale."Try other defenders please.from chigo

    From ENEH e, on Fri 3 Jul 2:47PM

  9. JT is Chelsea Blue through and through - sorry City but­ it's not gonna happen. How about trying to sign the­ Williams sisters, with them powering your midfield you­ might have a chance of winning something. All the best­ MCFC for the coming season especially against ManUre.

    From Aardvarks rule, on Fri 3 Jul 1:57PM

  10. 68 rumour has it the offer was 90mil !!

    From lemontreesid, on Fri 3 Jul 1:56PM

  11. paul f, never

    From yip, on Fri 3 Jul 1:27PM

  12. 66 you are right ,as he was aflop for the last season !

    From lemontreesid, on Fri 3 Jul 1:22PM

  13. micheal is a roaster

    From big proof 101, on Fri 3 Jul 1:12PM

  14. I think man city have alot to prove before they can buy­ certain players..no disrespct to city fans but certain­ players would not dream of playing in city, because­ city havent proven anything to them yet..they need to­ build a proper team, a team that can win trophies and­ compete on the big stages, thats the problem.. i­ wouldnt say man city are a rubbish team.. have some­ good players like ireland.. and robinho when he feels­ like playing... but thats not enough.. not with certain­ players expectations.

    Money is not really enough at­ the moment... use that money usefully and build a­ decent trophy winning side, not try a fast move by­ trying to buy kaka, ronaldinho, eto and the likes, i­ dont think thats the way.. thats a very short term­ thinking mentality that the owners are obviously­ promoting.

    From Sean V, on Fri 3 Jul 1:03PM

  15. How many utd fans are on here now that have played­ Championship manager this year! though owen was still­ the treat he once was and thinks fergy has got it spot­ on! there is a reason only hull and stoke wanted him­ ha ha ha, as for mexes! another CM fan! he is a great­ defender on the game but f**k me! if he is the best­ defender you can pick out with the money hughes has­ your ambition isn't matching the position you want­ to finnish! unless it's 8th on 9th lol.....

    From gareth, on Fri 3 Jul 1:02PM

  16. hahaha.. city got a daydreaming.... hahhaahaa...
    City­ not SACKS...
    City not SECKS...
    City not SICKS...
    City­ not SOCKS...
    But City S*CKS!!

    From rick_badboyz, on Fri 3 Jul 12:58PM

  17. Chelsea will remain the best team and this season will­ let then belive it not because of the diorganisation at­ manu but because we will start organised not coaches­ living us in the middle of the season. the Blues 4ever.­ Jonas Zambia

    From jonas, on Fri 3 Jul 12:58PM

  18. if owen dosent have his leg broken again he will scor­ for Man U BIG TIME..in all the low levl games!!

    From Paul J, on Fri 3 Jul 12:55PM

  19. Has eltosso gone to sign on or something? Or is he­ watching his Charlton and Best videos

    From jenkinsandy78, on Fri 3 Jul 12:52PM

  20. comment 47, mexes? the same mexes that conceded 7 goals­ against utd? the same player who gets sent off a few­ times a season because he lacks the pace that most­ central defenders in the prem have? mexes isn't a­ good option mate! world football have some very good­ defenders but he is not one of them!

    From gareth, on Fri 3 Jul 12:51PM
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