Steve Bruce’s Aston Villa side are said to be closing in on signing John Terry.
According to a report in the Daily Mirror, Aston Villa are closing in on completing a deal for John Terry – and that could be a promotion clinching signing for Steve Bruce’s side.
Terry is currently one of the most in-demand players in England, but it seems that Villa are leading the race for the 36-year-old’s signature.
And if Terry did arrive at Villa Park, he could be the difference maker – as Bruce’s side go for promotion.
Having a player of Terry’s reputation arrive will immediately be a boost to Villa’s current squad, and his experience in the dressing room will surely aid the claret and blues.
The former England international is a natural leader, who has the ability to guide some of Villa’s younger stars to success.
He should also thrive at Championship level on the pitch, where his lack of pace is unlikely to be so badly exposed as it could be in the top flight.
Terry is an expert reader of the game, and he would add steel to Bruce’s defence.
And if Villa can complete the signing of Terry, then it can only be seen as a major boost to their promotion hopes next year.
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