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According to The Bolton News, Manchester City have emerged as the favorites to sign Bolton defender Gary Cahill, who has been linked with Arsenal.

It is reported that Man City were willing to offer Nedum Onuoha, Dedryck Boyata, Craig Bellamy, or Shaun Wright-Phillips in their offer.

According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton are planning to make a move for Middlesbrough defender Rhys Williams this summer. It is reported that Boro want £3million for the 22-year-old. However the signing of Williams may depend on if Bolton sells Gary Cahill and what they receive in return.

According to Bolton's official website, 23-year-old Bolton goalkeeper Adam Bogdan has signed a new deal with the club that will keep him there until the summer of 2014.

According to Bolton's official website, Bolton midfielder Mark Davies has signed a contract extension with the club that will keep him there until the summer of 2015. Davies said,

"I'm really pleased to have signed a new contract ... The football club has been good to me since I moved here two years ago and I'm really settled in the area.

UPDATE: According to Bolton's official website, Bolton have signed Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge on loan for the rest of the season.

January 31st, 2011: According to Matt Lewis at the Fulham Chronicle, Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge is prepared to join Bolton on loan for the rest of the season if Chelsea is able to complete the signing of Liverpool striker Fernando Torres.

UPDATE: According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton are still looking to sign Carlos Vela on loan. Manager Owen Coyle said,

"It's not rocket science to know that there are only a few days left of the window .

UPDATE: According to Bolton's official website, Bolton have completed the signing of Middlesbrough midfielder David Wheater for an undisclosed fee. Wheater signed a three-and-a-half year deal with the club.

January 19th, 2011: According to The Bolton News, Bolton have begun talks again with Middlesbrough for David Wheater.

According to Sky Sports News, Bolton boss Owen Coyle admitted that he hasn't talked to any other manager about selling defender Gary Cahill. Coyle said,

"I have had no dialogue with any manager about Gary Cahill ... The best time for players of that quality to move is in the summer, when they can bed in with a top club.

According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger may be forced to make a move in the transfer market due to injuries to his defenders. Defender Sebastian Squillaci hurt his hamstring in yesterdays match against Leeds United and Thomas Vermaelen supposedly had a setback in his return from injury.

According to Alan Nixon at MirrorFootball, Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is considering making a move for Bolton striker Johan Elmander. Elmander is in the last year of his contract and could be purchased for around £5million.

However, earlier this month there were rumors that Bolton were trying to work out a new deal with the 29-year-old striker.

According to Liam Chronnell at The Bolton News, Bolton chairman Phil Gartside admitted that he wants to hold onto striker Johan Elmander. Elmander is currently in the last year of his contract. Gartside said,

"He (Elmander) is out of contract in the summer and we've got to try and re-sign him .

According to Bolton's official website, Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden has signed a new deal with the club that will keep him there until the summer of 2013.

According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton boss Owen Coyle admitted the club will eventually have trouble holding onto defender Gary Cahill. Coyle said,

"There will come a day, and I hope it doesn't come in January, that Gary Cahill will probably outgrow the football club, given the finance involved in it .

According to Bolton's official website, Bolton youngster Danny Ward has signed a new contract with the club that will keep him there until the summer of 2013.

UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, free agent Danny Shittu admitted that he has interest from European and Middle Eastern clubs. Shittu said,

"I believe quitting Bolton was the right step to take as I didn't have options to play at Bolton ...

According to Bolton's official website, Bolton have terminated the contract of defender Danny Shittu by mutual consent.

According to Bolton's official website, Bolton have completed the signing of Benfica striker Rodrigo Moreno on a season-long loan. The deal is subject to international clearance.

According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton boss Owen Coyle will decide next week whether to loan out youngster Danny Ward. Coyle said,

"We have had a lot of interest in young Danny if I decide to let him go out on loan .

According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton made a loan offer for Barcelona's 19-year-old midfielder Thiago Alcantara that was rejected. It is reported that manager Pep Guardiola wants to hold onto the young creative midfielder.

According to Bolton's official website, Blackpool have signed Bolton midfielder Chris Basham for an undisclosed fee.

Basham's lone goal for Bolton occurred back in April 2009 against Chelsea.

UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Manchester United youngster Danny Welbeck is undergoing a medical for Sunderland as he looks set to join the club on a season-long loan. Manager Steve Bruce said,

"We're very close to bringing in young Danny Welbeck from Manchester United .

According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton hope to complete the deal for Oldham striker Tom Eaves, possible as early as this week. It is reported that the deal is worth around £200,000.

Bolton manager Owen Coyle confirmed his interest in Evans the other day saying,

"I was aware of him before the game, actually, but that [Eave's hat-trick against Bolton] cemented what we already knew .

According to Bolton's official website, Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba signed a new four-year deal with the club that will keep him there until the summer of 2014.

According to The Bolton News, Bolton rejected a bid from Blackpool for defender Chris Basham. However no details have been reported regarding how much the bid was worth.

UPDATE: According to Bolton's official website, Bolton have signed free agent striker Ivan Klasnic to a two-year deal.

August 3rd, 2010: According to Nantes' official website, Nantes have agreed to terminate the contract of striker Ivan Klasnic, making him a free agent.

According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton manager Owen Coyle is interested in signing Manchester United starlet Tom Cleverley on loan as it appears he will not be able to sign Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere.

UPDATE: According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton chairman Phil Gartside confirmed that the club is trying to sign Ivan Klasnic but that a deal could fall through due to finances. Gartside said,

"I have said all along that if we can get something sorted financially with Ivan, then I would love to have him back at the football club .

UPDATE: According to Bristol City's official website, Bristol City have signed Bolton defender Nicky Hunt. Hunt signed a two-year deal with the club.

July 27th, 2010: According to Sky Sports News, Bristol City are close to signing Bolton defender Nicky Hunt.

According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton manager Owen Coyle is not done yet making signings this summer. Coyle said,

"I'm always looking to improve and I'm not finished yet ... It's easy to say there will be two or three new signings – but what I can say is that I'll look to add a couple more before the end of the month.

UPDATE: According to Bolton's official website, Bolton have completed the signing of Marcos Alonso for an undisclosed fee. Alonso signed a three-year deal with the club.

July 23rd, 2010 According to The Bolton News, Bolton are set to complete the signing of 18-year-old Real Madrid defender Marcos Alonso.

According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton defender Andy O'Brien, who has one-year left on his contract, admitted that he wants to stay with the club. O'Brien said,

"I've got a year left on my contract and I'd like to say I'm working hard to earn another one .

According to Marc Iles at the Bolton News, Bolton winger Chung-yong Lee is happy at the club and has never thought of leaving. He said,

"There's still much for me to learn in Bolton, so I haven't given any serious thought to the matter of a transfer .

According to Arsenal's official website, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted that he won't make a decision on whether to loan out Jack Wilshere until later on. Wenger said,

"At the moment I want Jack to gain experience, if possible at Arsenal .

According to Wigan Athletic's official website, Wigan Athletic have signed Bolton goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi on a season-long loan.

According to the Birmingham Mail, Wolverhampton midfielder Dave Jones is set to sign a contract extension with the club. Jone had been linked with Bolton, Blackburn, and Newcastle but manager Mick McCarthy came out and denied these rumors.

According to The Bolton News, Bolton boss Owen Coyle ruled out a move for Burnley defender Tyrone Mears. Coyle said,

"There has been no offer for Tyrone and there won't be one."

It is reported that Bolton's main priority is a striker.

According to Sky Sports News, Bolton boss Owen Coyle admitted that he wants to sign Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere on loan once again. Coyle said,

"We had dialogue over the summer and since we've come back and we'll continue to do that .

According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton defender Gary Cahill is happy at the club despite the rumors linking him with teams like Tottenham, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool. Cahill said,

"I don't find speculation difficult to deal with from a personal point of view .

UPDATE: Blackpool, Blackburn Added

Blackpool: Clarke Carlisle, Angel Rangel, Gary Kenneth, Robert Koren, Richard Chaplow, Michael Bradley, Danny Welbeck, Francis Jeffers, DJ Campbell, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake

Blackburn: Roberto Canella, Gregory Cerdan, Rodrigo Araujo, Karl Henry, Wendel, Henrique Haygnner Celestine, Tuncay Sanli, Jo, Aristide Bance

July 29th, 2010: Stoke City added to the list

Stoke City: Maynor Figueroa, Javier Pinola, Paul Scharner, Jermaine Jenas, Gary O'Neil, Jermaine Pennant, Kevin Prince Boateng, Victor Obinna, Carlton Cole, and Roman Pavlyuchenko

July 29th, 2010 Simon Rice at The Independent has written many articles that talk about potential targets for the following clubs:

Birmingham: Paul Konchesky, Nathaniel Clyne, Juan Roman Riquelme, Ryan Babel, Aiden McGeady, Charles N'Zogbia, Tom Cleverley, Moussa Dembele, Bobby Zamora, Robbie Keane, and Katlego Mphela

Bolton Wanderers: Lee Naylor, Alan Hutton, Jack Wilshere, Tom Cleverley, Juan Roman Riquelme, Karim Matmour, Franco Di Santo, Rodrigo Moreno, Araujo Ilan, and James Beattie

Sunderland: Chris Kirkland, Nedum Onuoha, Alan Hutton, Tuncay Sanli, Jamie O'Hara, Chris Eagles, Stephen Ireland, John Utaka, Danny Welbeck, Nelson Valdez

West Bromwich: Marton Fulop, Calum Davenport, Phil Bardsley, Jimmy Bullard, George Boateng, Jason Koumas, Rob Hulse, James Beattie, Mohammed Tchite, and Jason Roberts

West Ham United: Francois Clerc, Nicky Shorey, Jamie O'Hara, Kevin Prince Boateng, Steve Sidwell, Jermaine Pennant, Neymar, Yakubu, Loic Remy, Diego Tardelli,

Wigan Athletic: Tyrone Mears, Marcos Ramos, Roberto Canella Martinez, Jermaine Pennant, Darren Pratley Martinez, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Jose Callejon Martinez, Franco Di Santo, Pierre Webo, and Humberto Suazo

Wolverhampton: Andre Bikey, Michael Mancienne, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Aaron Mokoena, Adam Lallana, Benjani Mwaruwari, Jordan Ayew, Tommy Smith, James Beattie, and Robbie Keane

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According to Sky Sports News, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger does not plan on loaning out youngster Jack Wilshere. Wenger said,

"I think I will keep him (this season) ... He can play on the flank or in the middle, deeper or wider as well.