http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gary-Cahill-c14439, but denied rumours that the London side had already made a bid for the 25-year-old.
The Sun reported on Wednesday that the Blues had come to an agreement with the Trotters over their highly prized defender. The sum was thought to be £7 million, which would see the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 international leave Bolton Wanderers to arrive at Stamford Bridge.
However, according to Villas-Boas, the Blues were well aware of Cahill’s contract situation with the defender’s current contract expiring at the end of the season. Having not signed a new contract as yet, he is most likely to head for a Bolton Wanderers
exit in the upcoming January transfer window.
Villas-Boas said while speaking to reporters:
“We are aware of Gary's contractual situation. He's an interesting player for the club.”
While the Portuguese manager admitted to being interested in acquiring the services of the English defender, he denied the Blues had already approached their English Premier League rivals for the player. He said they were still thinking about making an offer
for Cahill.
With Brazilian defender Alex having handed in a transfer request which was accepted, there is no doubt that the Blues will want another central defender. However, Villas-Boas seems to have not made up his mind regarding the defensive problem which seems
to be arising at Stamford Bridge.
Having already revealed that Alex would be on his way out with striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Luiz-c10542
to make up their defensive line-up.
Bringing in Cahill will definitely ease the pressure on the existing defenders, which is what Villas-Boas is attempting to do. However, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 manager revealed they were currently still in the decision making progress. He revealed:
“You know that we have taken a decision this season regarding the central defenders, regarding Alex. We haven't decided yet what we are going to do with the Alex situation.
We have to make the wisest decision, be it http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752, be it Cahill.”
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