Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas is reportedly interested in bringing Bolton centre-back Gary Cahill to Stamford Bridge.

Tottenham had attempted to bring the former Aston Villa defender to the club on deadline day but were believed to be unwilling to match Bolton’s £17 million valuation.

But it now appears Spurs face competition from the Blues for the 25-year-old who has less than a year to run on his exsisting deal at the Reebok.