Manchester United are watching Bolton Wanderers defender Gary Cahill.
The Sun says United boss Sir Alex Ferguson's scouts saw him net his first goal for the Trotters during the Carling Cup win over West Ham last week.
Cahill, 23, has attracted interest from Chelsea, Juventus and AC Milan.
Now Fergie sees him as cover - and one day a possible replacement - for Rio Ferdinand.
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