Liverpool and Tottenham

Liverpool and Tottenham set for January transfer battle over Premier League defender

Liverpool and Tottenham have been given encouragement in their pursuit of Gary Cahill after Bolton Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside admitted that his club's current wage bill was unsustainable and hinting that the club would consider offloading players when the transfer window reopens..

“If a Champions League team knocks on our door in January, that's the best time to sell an asset because Champions League teams will pay the money,” said Gartside. “We are carrying too many on the wage bill”

The centre back has matured into a highly dependable player since his move north from Aston Villa in 2008 and was handed his first England cap by Fabio Capello when he came on as a substitute in a 4-0 win over Bulgaria in September.
Cahill's consistency has won him admiring glances from rival Premier League clubs and Liverpool see him as the ideal successor for the ageing Jamie Carragher.
Spurs, meanwhile continue to be jinxed in the centre of defence with Michael Dawson, Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate all injured. 
Younes Kaboul and William Gallas have filled the void in recent weeks but manager Harry Redknapp is keen to enter the transfer market for a commanding young defender and Cahill is known to be top of his wishlist.