Cahill nears Bolton move

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The two clubs are understood to be close to agreeing a fee of between £4.5 and £5million after Villa boss Martin O'Neill had rejected an initial bid from Wanderers for the academy product - plus another from local rivals Birmingham.

A Villa source said: "There is nothing concrete decided but it wouldn't be a surprise if something happened in the next 24 hours or so."

Cahill has found himself fourth choice central defender at Villa behind Martin Laursen, Curtis Davies and Zat Knight.

O'Neill is under no pressure to sell Cahill but recognises his desire to play regular first-team football, something he could not guarantee him at Villa.

The Villa boss also has to decide on the future of another defender, long-serving Olof Mellberg, after confirming a bid had been received from Juventus for the Sweden international.

Mellberg had been content to complete the current campaign with Villa and help them push for a European spot before ending a seven-year spell at the club.

But Juventus have made it clear they want to sign the 30-year-old before the transfer window closes - and that could depend on whether O'Neill has another right-back lined up.

The Irishman is also being linked with goalkeeper Brad Guzan, who plays for MLS side Chivas and has just completed a trial with Celtic, plus Tottenham wide player Wayne Routledge.

A Villa spokesman said: "Our policy is not to comment on any transfers until they are signed and sealed."