Jose Mourinho is considering a move for Chelsea defender Gary Cahill. Cahill, 32, will ask for a mid-season departure from Stamford Bridge if he remains on the fringes of Maurizio Sarri’s first team.
According to reports a string of Premier League and Championship clubs are interested. Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is a fan of Cahill, who he managed during his second spell in charge of Chelsea.
He will reportedly keep tabs on Cahill’s situation ahead of the January transfer window.
A return to Aston Villahas also been mooted but Cahill would prefer to remain in the Premier League. Cahill made his first appearance on the season in Sunday’s goalless draw at West Ham as a second-half substitute. He is in contention to start tonight’s Carabao Cup clash at Liverpool.
Cahill admitted last week he could be forced to leave Chelsea in January.
He said: “Whatever my future holds, in terms of the club, and the relationship I have with the club and the fans, it will have been a huge part of my footballing life. I’ve got maximum respect for everybody here.
“I realise that sometimes you have to make tough decisions and football doesn’t wait for people.
“Sometimes you have to make those decisions to keep going and progressing.
“First of all the team’s doing well which is the most important thing.
“Having been a big part of things for six years, seven years and played a huge part, not just a squad player, I’m definitely finding it difficult this year to deal with that situation.”