John Terry to buy Colchester United

Terry, currently an academy coach at Chelsea, is expected to hold significant influence at the club if the deal is finalized.

The consortium has reportedly seen off competition from several other interested parties, including former teammates.

AI data crunchers have already predicted a "Terry Effect" that could see the club rise through the divisions to the Premier League within two decades.

The move follows a growing trend of former star players investing in lower-league English football clubs.