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Andre Villas-Boas<\/a> admits Chelsea<\/a> are in talks with Bolton Wanderers<\/a> to sign centre-back Gary Cahill<\/a> during the January transfer window.<\/p>\n

The Blues manager indicated that his club have held “initial” discussions with Bolton over the 26-year-old, as the Portuguese looks to strengthen his central defence.<\/p>\n

However, Villas-Boas suggested he has alternative plans if a deal for Cahill cannot be worked out.<\/p>\n

“Regarding what we are trying to do in central defence, we are trying to close a deal [for Gary Cahill] but I don’t think we will do much more than that, maybe one more player,” the manager told the club’s official website.<\/p>\n

“Central defence is our number one priority and we will try to solve it as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

“We had initial talks with Bolton but that doesn’t mean he is our only target.”<\/p>\n

Villas-Boas also updated the injury status of Branislav Ivanovic and midfielder Jon Obi Mikel.<\/p>\n

The versatile defender was injured in the Boxing Day draw against Fulham but looks set to return sooner than Mikel, who also picked up a knock in the match.<\/p>\n

“Ivanovic will be back sooner than Mikel,” Villas-Boas said.<\/p>\n

“We are looking at the Portsmouth game for Ivanovic and it is not impossible for Mikel either but it might be a bit too soon.”<\/p>\n

Chelsea host Aston Villa on New Year’s Eve at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

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