Reports over the weekend have placed Bolton defender Gary Cahill firmly on Arsene Wenger list of defenders that he is monitoring as a replacement for William Gallas. Wenger has been looking to strengthen his back line and with Gallas and Sol Campbell not viewed as long term options the Arsenal boss is looking to bring in young but experienced defenders to The Emirates.
Gary Cahill would be seen as a long term partner for Thomas Vermaelen and is one of a handful of defenders that Wenger is keeping an eye on, Cahill is 24 years old, he joined Bolton in 2008 and has made 72 appearances for the Wanderers, he has played 5 times for the England U21/U20 sides and though he remains uncapped has been called up for the England main squad.
No fee has been mentioned but Bolton will demand a premium from Arsenal or any team that shows an interest, English defenders under 25 do not come cheap.