And the chance to stay in the UK with his family could appeal to the 37-year-old.

Steve Bruce hasn’t replaced former Chelsea star Terry following his departure after defeat to Fulham in the Championship play-off final last season.

It’s left him short of options at centre-back, with raids for Aberdeen’s Scott McKenna and Le Havre’s Harold Makoudi failing during the summer transfer window.

Bruce let Tommy Elphick join Hull on loan for the season without a replacement joining to put a further dent in his squad depth.

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Aston Villa could bring John Terry back to the club

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Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce could work again with John Terry

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Aston Villa were 90 minutes away from promotion last season

“Aston Villa could hand John Terry a brand new £60,000-a-week contract”

Defensive midfielder Mile Jedinak has been forced back into a central defensive role alongside James Chester to plug the gap for Villa, who lost 4-1 at Sheffield United in their last match before the international break.