Southampton interested in Chelsea star Gary Cahill after No1 target Lewis Dunk pens new deal at Brighton
Former England defender has seen his minutes limited under Maurizio Sarri and could look to move for first-team action
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SOUTHAMPTON are interested in a January swoop for Chelsea star Gary Cahill, after No1 target Lewis Dunk penned a new long-term deal at Brighton.
The former England defender, 32, has seen his minutes limited under Maurizio Sarri - playing in just three matches - and could look to move away for first-team action.
Sheffield Wednesday and Aston Villa have also shown interest lately, but Cahill has hinted he wants to stay in the Premier League.
Southampton - who take on Chelsea today - are desperate to bolster their defence, having kept just two clean sheets all season.
Cahill would represent a great, experienced addition for Mark Hughes' men - having won every domestic honour available in his distinguished career.
Southampton had been targeting Brighton star Dunk - but the centre-back penned a new deal running until at least 2023 yesterday.
Speaking about Cahill, Blues chief Sarri recently claimed: “I have spoken with him, but I think that there is October, November and December so he has to wait.
"We have to wait. I repeat, I was really very happy with the performance of Cahill against Liverpool this week.
"So, now, Gary for me is very useful. I don't know: January is far from now. We will see in October, November and December.”
Cahill may opt to leave in order to obtain first-team football - but could also be tempted to stay in order to go on a Europa League run.
