Arsenal are struggling to find agreement for Bolton Wanderers defender Gary Cahill.
The Independent says any Arsenal move for Cahill is understood to be contingent on Owen Coyle securing a player in return, with a fear that the Lancashire club's financial position would prevent him retaining the entire transfer fee of around £17m.
But Coyle does not want Nicklas Bendtner. A young reserve-team player with potential - Henri Lansbury or the Spanish defender Ignasi Miquel - may be what Coyle needs.
Chelsea are also interested in Cahill.
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