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Howe denies Terry talks
Bournemouth have not spoken to Chelsea about the possibility of signing John Terry on loan, manager Eddie Howe has said.
Terry returned to the Blues first team for the FA Cup win over Peterborough United, his first start since the EFL Cup defeat at West Ham in October, but it is unclear how many appearances he will make before the end of the season as Antonio Conte continues to rebuild his team.
It had been reported that Bournemouth were interested in taking him on loan for the remainder of the season, a deal that would almost certain signal the end of his Chelsea career, but Howe has denied talks have taken place.
"No. No negotiations with Chelsea at all," said Howe. "I admire John Terry greatly as a footballer, he's one of my favourite ever central defenders.
"When I looked at people when I was playing to try and emulate and get close to, he was one that I followed but there's been no discussions and no meeting. Nothing."
Howe is on the lookout for a new defender after Chelsea recalled Nathan Ake from his loan, which the Cherries manager admits was a blow to the club.
"It was a disappointment Nathan Ake was recalled. He was improving with every game and was putting in consistent performances," Howe added.
"Chelsea have every right to recall him and we respect them for that. We hope the loan benefited all parties."
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