Serie A giants AC Milan and Juventus are lining up a shock move for Bolton Wanderers defender Gary Cahill, but may have to break the £10million barrier to land him.

The Italian duo have quizzed England coach Fabio Capello about the 23-year-old's suitability after he was called up for international duty by the former Real Madrid coach as back-up for the World Cup qualifiers earlier this month.

The Sheffield-born central defender has impressed since moving to the Reebok Stadium in a £5million move from Aston Villa in January 2008 and was linked with a move to Arsenal over the summer.

The Rossoneri have struggled so far this season under new coach Leonardo and see Cahill as a potential successor to club legend Paolo Maldini who retired at the end of last season.

New Juve manager, and former defender, Ciro Ferrara is looking to stamp his authority on the Bianconeri and is in the market for an English-style stopper for the heart of his defence.

A move for Cahill, who only signed a new contract in the summer, in January is a real possibility if the Trotters are still fighting relegation heading into the New Year after picking up just four points so far this season.