Manchester City Football Club will try for Gary Cahill in the New Year.

The Blues had been linked with the Bolton Wanderers defender earlier this season when Mark Hughes was in charge, and it appears Roberto Mancini will continue the pursuit.

According to the Daily Star, the former Aston Villa star, who has been excellent since his move to the Reebok Stadium, is a target for the new Eastlands coach in the New Year.

However, Gary Megson has made it clear to his Bolton board that Cahill simply must stay at the club for the rest of the season, as they look to avoid a relegation fight.

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