Rowett, 51, left Oxford United just two days before Christmas with the club sitting down in 21st, above the relegation zone on goal difference.
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According to GOAL, Oxford have added Chelsea legend Terry, 45, to their shortlist be the former defender faces plenty of competition.
Terry has been looking to break into management for some time now having acted as assistant head coach with Aston Villa under Dean Smith.
He has since been back at Chelsea as an academy coach since 2023, and will face competition from Michael Beale, Tony Mowbray, Paddy McCarthy and Liam Manning for the job.