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John Terry would be 'absolutely incredible' for Aston Villa if Steve Bruce can convince him to join, says Ray Wilkins

Ray Wilkins believes John Terry would be a huge success if he was to complete a move to Championship outfit Aston Villa this summer.

Terry has been offered a deal by Villans, which could earn him as much as £5million if they win promotion to the Premier League.

He has spoken with to a number of top-flight clubs after leaving Chelsea, but Villa have now leapt into pole position to sign him.

One of his former coaches at Chelsea - Ray Wilkins - told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast Terry could be the catalyst for Villa's return to the top-flight.