Chelsea have opened talks with Bolton Wanderers for defender Gary Cahill.
The Mirror says Chelsea have opened talks with Bolton and England centre-half 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 wages with 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.