The Blues are thought to have increased their interest in Bolton’s Gary Cahill.
The ex-Villa defender has been linked with a move to Arsenal over the summer, but after a recommendation from John Terry the Blues are now thought to have joined the race to sign the £17m rated defender.
Andre Villa-Boas is keen to bring in a new defender, preferably an English one. Other names who are thought to be interesting the Portuguese boss are Everton’s Jack Rodwell and Birmingham’s Scott Dann.
By Scott Balaam
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I don't understand what's the deal with looking for defenders. We have a bunch of top quality defenders at the club already 4 central defenders!! surely that should be enough
If Alex goes a replacement will be needed plus AVB seems keen to bring in English players, not to mention JT is not getting any younger.