Chelsea legend John Terry is set for a bumper pay-rise at Aston Villa.

The Mirror says the former Chelsea captain agreed to take a large hit on his Stamford Bridge wages to move to Villa last summer on a free transfer. But it came with an agreement that a more lucrative 12-month deal would be the reward for helping Steve Bruce's side return to the big time.

Even at the age of 37 it's believed that the ex-England captain is still raring to play back in the top flight – and that includes facing his beloved Chelsea.

Villa are guaranteed a place in the play-offs, and Terry said: “I still have the appetite and hunger for sure. This football club deserves to be in the Premier League."