Chelsea have opened talks with Bolton and England centre-half Gary Cahill – after agreeing a £7million fee and being given permission to speak about terms.
Manager Andre Villas-Boas hopes to have Cahill available for a quick debut – once the window opens – and took a significant stride towards that last night.
Bolton have allowed Cahill’s agent John Seasman to begin discussions on wageswith Chelsea supremo Ron Gourlay and tie up the deal, pending a medical after the weekend.
Cahill – a free agent in the summer – is expected to say “yes” to the Stamford Bridge switch, although there are still details to be sorted out about the size and length of contract.
Bolton are happy to sell Cahill for the money, with Owen Coyle already planning ways to strengthen his struggling squad.
The move would also give Cahill vital Champions League experience before pushing his claim to be a starter in Fabio Capello’s England side at Euro 2012.
Cahill has the option of sitting and waiting until the summer when he could possibly pick up even more money from his part of any transfer.
However, Chelsea are expected to make him an offer that will be good enough to persuade him to head for London immediately.
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