Aston Villa have pulled out of a sensational deal to re-sign Gary Cahill because a potential move for the Chelsea defender has proved too expensive.
Chelsea’s club captain came through the youth academy at Villa Park prior to establishing a distinguished career in the Premier League with Bolton and Chelsea, where he has gone on to win two league titles and a Champions League among other honours at Stamford Bridge.
Cahill was named skipper at the club following the departure of John Terry to Aston Villa in 2017 but has since fallen out of favour under new head coach Maurizio Sarri.