14:58 22/06/2015
London - Petr Cech will save Arsenal "12 to 15 points a
season" if he joins from English champions Chelsea, according to Blues
skipper John Terry.
The Gunners have long been reported as eyeing a deal to
bring Cech across London from their Premier League rivals, with the goalkeeper
now playing understudy to Thibault Courtois at Stamford Bridge.
But there is no denying the contribution Cech has made to
Chelsea's success since his arrival from Rennes in 2004 and club captain Terry
believes the 33-year-old still has plenty to offer in top-flight football.
Terry, in an interview with Britain's talkSPORT radio from
China, where the Chelsea centre-half is on a promotional tour, said of Cech:
"I am sure if he does leave the club, which nobody wants to see, but we
understand he wants to play football, he is going to be sorely missed.
"He will improve whatever side he goes to," added
Terry in an interview broadcast on Monday.
The former England defender added: "There is obviously
talk of Arsenal signing Petr and if they do get Pete, that will strengthen them
for sure. He will save them 12 to 15 points a season."
Meanwhile Chelsea are set to be active in the transfer
market themselves, amid widespread reports they will soon complete a
season-long move for Monaco forward Radamel Falcao, whose temporary stay at
Manchester United last season proved unsuccessful.
And Terry said resting on their laurels was not an option
for Chelsea.
"To be top of the league the whole way through the
season was an exceptional thing to do, but you can't kind of dwell on
that," he said.
"We have to start concentrating on next season and try
to improve on that again.
"When you win the league, you know teams go and spend
money to buy the best."
Meanwhile Terry said he expected Jose Mourinho's side would
face even tougher title challenges next term.
"Manchester City were a little way off this year and
will strengthen.
"I feel Arsenal and Manchester United are going to be
very strong as well," he added.
"We all know once you win it, everyone wants to beat
you the following year, (so) it will be even harder for us to win the league
again."
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