Bolton bosses have privately hinted they will be entertaining bids from a number of clubs this summer for highly-rated centre-back Gary Cahill, with Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool, and even Manchester City expected to make offers.
Cahill has just one year remaining on his Trotters contract and looks increasingly unlikely to sign a new deal - leaving Owen Coyle with little choice but to offload him this close season.
Bolton chiefs have previously hinted they would listen to offers for the England defender - but had given no indication of whether they would sell.
However, recent reports of likely bids from several of the country's biggest and richest clubs - including high-rollers Manchester City, sleeping giants Liverpool, and north London rivals Spurs and Arsenal - have increased the chances of a bidding war.
As such, the Lancashire club believes the next few months could be the best chance they have of securing a deal worth more than their asking price of £17million - and will actively encourage offers.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is in desperate need of reinforcements at the back, as is newly installed Liverpool coach Kenny Dalglish.
However, both men may face stiff competition from City, who have a place in next season's Champions League and money to spend.
Finally, Spurs could also have something to say, with Harry Redknapp due to lose central defenders Jonathan Woodgate and Sebastian Bassong amid the continuing injury problems of club captain Ledley King.
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