Fulham
manager Claudio Ranieri says it would "be fantastic" if they signed Chelsea
defender Gary Cahill in the January transfer window
Sky Sports News reported in December Fulham were keen to sign
Cahill as they see his experience as a potentially vital addition to their
survival bid in the Premier League.
Chelsea would also allow him to leave the club this month with the
centre-back having made only seven appearances this season.
Ranieri said: "Gary is a very important player and for us it would be
fantastic. I don't know if he wants to come and fight with us."
Fulham spent over £100m on 12 new players in the summer but currently have
the worst defensive record in the division, a -29 on goal-difference and sit
19th in the table.
On Wednesday, they confirmed the permanent deal of former Liverpool forward
Ryan Babel from Besiktas.
The 32-year-old played at Anfield for three-and-a-half years and Ranieri
hopes his prior knowledge of the Premier League will help them in their
relegation battle.
"I hope Ryan can bring his experience, his strength, he is a quality player,
some goals because we need goals," Ranieri said.
"Of course, I hope he can adapt to our football as soon as possible but I am
happy because he played for Liverpool so he knows the Premier League very
well."
Babel's dyed-red hair has caused a storm on Twitter since his arrival in
London but the Italian boss joked he is not taking any notice.
"I leave my players to be free; its important how they play on the pitch -
so the hair is not important," Ranieri said.
Fulham play Tottenham on Sunday at Craven Cottage, live on
Sky Sports.
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