"I'd love to get hold of him and get him at Chelsea," said Terry. "I'll have to put in a word.
"I've not got the money to buy him, but I think there are others at the club who might.
"He is unbelievable. He's just not affected at all.
"He looks forward to coming into any game and the bigger the better for him."
Jose Mourinho has named Rooney as someone who impresses him, which only adds to speculation.
"Rooney for me is the biggest personality in the competition, an emerging talent who is guaranteed to be seen for many World Cups and European Championships to come," said the ex Porto boss.
According to reports, a bid of around £45 million would be needed to prise the Everton forward away, but with only two years left on his contract, the toffees may be forced to settle for far less.