Tony Pulis is ready to step up his ambitious bid to sign John Terry next weekwhen he meets with West Bromwich Albion’s Chinese owners.

Pulis wants to offer Terry a fresh start at the Hawthorns and will put forward his case to sign the former England captain during crunch talks in Guangzhou.

Terry, 36, will leave Chelsea after more than two decades at Stamford Bridge this summer and is also being targeted by Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe.

But it is understood Terry is open to the prospect of joining West Brom and has concerns that Bournemouth’s expansive style of play could leave him exposed.

Pulis is renowned for his defensive organisation and believes Terry’s availability on a free transfer is worth pursuing, despite the prospect of rival interest from clubs abroad, notably in China and Major League Soccer.