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If Rangers sign John Terry he could be their new David Weir

Rangers' David Weir (Reuters)
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The Chelsea player would be a great option for Glasgow Rangers if they could convince him to make the move.

Rangers' David Weir

With John Terry leaving Chelsea at the end of the season, there are likely to be plenty of clubs interested in the defender despite the fact he is now 36.

Clubs in China and MLS are perhaps his most likely destinations given his age and his potential wage demands, while a few Premier League sides will feel they can use his considerable experience despite his fall down the pecking order at the champions elect.

But if Rangers could convince the former England international to take a pay cut, he could be just as influential as a former Gers favourite.

In short, Terry could be Rangers’ new David Weir.

The ex-Scotland international prolonged his career at Ibrox, turning out into his 40s before his retirement in 2012, so what chance Terry following suit?

Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha before the match

As Clint Hill has proved this season, age is just a number in the Scottish Premiership, and Terry could add considerable steel to Pedro Caixinha’s back line as he bids to mount a serious title challenge with Celtic next season.

Playing in Scotland could, if Rangers ultimately prevail, also allow Terry one last foray into the Champions League, and when you consider just how long Weir carried on playing, the Chelsea legend should seriously consider Ibrox as his next destination.

Chelsea's John Terry in action