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title: "West Ham linked with a move for Gary Cahill"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2018-10-12T18:30:39Z"
modified: "2018-10-12T18:30:39Z"
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# West Ham linked with a move for Gary Cahill

West Ham are reportedly interested in a deal to sign Gary Cahill from Chelsea in the January transfer window.

According to claims from [the Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/gary-cahill-targeted-west-ham-13408437?_ga=2.186347625.1197705757.1539367281-1208918841.1492446756), Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini has identified the experienced defender as a target as he looks to add further quality to his options at the back.

West Ham appear to have settled on a central defensive partnership this season, consisting of Issa Diop and Fabian Balbuena, both of whom arrived at the London Stadium as new recruits in the summer.

![Alex Morton/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2018/10/986389752.jpg)

The pair have performed admirably in recent weeks but Pellegrini is reported to be intent on adding further experience to the first-team squad, with Cahill the latest name to be linked.

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has overlooked Cahill for much of the season so far, prompting the defender to seek a move away from Stamford Bridge as he looks to secure first-team football elsewhere.

Turkish giants Galatasaray have been heavily linked with the 32-year-old but it seems they will face competition from West Ham in the race for Cahill’s signature.