Fulham are lining up a January move for Chelsea captain Gary Cahill.

Sky Sports says the Whites - bottom of the Premier League table and keen to strengthen their defence - see Cahill's experience as a potentially vital addition to their survival bid.

West London rivals Chelsea will allow the 32-year-old, who has barely played for them this season, to leave next month after seven years at Stamford Bridge.

It is not clear whether any move would be on loan or a permanent basis but Cahill's contract expires at the end of the season.

West Ham and Southampton are also reportedly interested in landing the veteran England international, who has not found favour since Maurizio Sarri's arrival in the summer.