Chelsea have warned Manchester City no amount of money will be enough to prise away John Terry.
City manager Mark Hughes has gone public with his desire to tempt Terry to become the Eastlands club's latest big-name signing. However, at an event to announce a new three-year deal with kit sponsors Samsung, chief executive Peter Kenyon was adamant Chelsea have no plans to sell the England skipper.
'He is not for sale at any price,' Kenyon told Sky News. 'John's going to remain with us. He is our talisman, the heart of Chelsea. It is irrelevant what another club will offer.'
Hughes, who looks set to complete the £25million signing of Emmanuel Adebayor today after the Arsenal striker was granted a work permit, had been encouraged by the failure of Terry to publicly dismiss the idea of leaving Stamford Bridge. But there was encouragement for Chelsea fans on that front when the defender stood alongside new coach Carlo Ancelotti to mark the contract with Samsung.
Terry's appearance to publicise the deal - believed to be worth more than the £11m-a-year agreement in place for the past five years - could suggest he remains committed to the club.
Kenyon also dismissed as 'mad speculation' reports he himself feels marginalised and may leave Chelsea, with City a possible destination.
Meanwhile, Uefa has reduced the European bans given to Blues striker Didier Drogba and defender Jose Bosingwa for their conduct following Chelsea's Champions League semi-final defeat by Barcelona in May.
European football's governing body has reduced both players' suspension by one game on appeal.
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