GUUS HIDDINK WANTS RAY WILKINS FOR CHELSEA

RAY WILKINS could be in line for a sensational return to Chelsea as part of Guus Hiddink’s new backroom team.

Ray Wilkins was the Dutchman’s assistant manager during his three-month spell at Stamford Bridge at the end of the 2008-09 season, which ended with victory over Everton in the FA Cup Final. 

But the former Chelsea skipper was mysteriously axed in November. 

Turkey boss Hiddink has let owner  Roman Abramovich know he would like to work again with Wilkins, 54, as he prepares to return. 

It remains to be seen if Abramovich can be persuaded to make such a remarkable U-turn, particularly as he was behind the appointment of former chief scout Michael Emenalo as Wilkins’ replacement. 

But Hiddink – whose appointment is being held up because Abramovich is refusing to pay Turkey £3.5m compensation – is in a strong bargaining position, as he knows how much the Russian tycoon wants him back as manager. 

Meanwhile, John Terry has warned big-spending champions Manchester United that Chelsea will be going all out to regain their Premier League title next season.  

The Blues captain said:  “We want the trophy back again in May and we’ll be doing everything we can to get it back.” 

Reserve goalkeeper Hilario, 35, has signed a one-year extension to his Chelsea contract, which was due to run out during the summer.