Chelsea reject Man City's latest Terry offer

AFP Global Edition | 2009-07-03 10:00:24

<div><p>Chelsea say they have "completely rejected" an offer reported to be in the region of 30 million pounds by Manchester City for their captain John Terry.</p><p>This was City's second attempt to lure the 28-year-old, who is under contract until 2012, to Eastlands and as with the first offer City met with a clear rejection.</p><p>A statement on Chelsea's website confirmed on Friday: "It was made clear, for the second time, that we would not entertain any conversation on the subject.</p><p>"We would like to make it clear, and we will not do so again, that John is not for sale," added the club statement."</p><p>City manager Mark Hughes has already signed Roque Santa Cruz from Blackburn and Gareth Barry from Aston villa for a combined total of 30 million pounds this summer but is keen to strengthen his squad further.</p><p>Among the ames on Hughes' shopping list are Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o and Manchester United's Carlos Tevez.</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=54146035&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>


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