Chelsea's Gary Cahill turns down moves to Juventus, Monaco and Fulham

Gary Cahill's Chelsea contract is due to expire at the end of the season

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill turned down potential moves to Juventus, Monaco and Fulham during the January transfer window, Sky Sports News understands.

Chelsea were prepared to allow Cahill to leave the club in January with the England international having made only seven appearances this season.

Fulham and Chelsea even agreed a deal for a permanent transfer but the 33-year-old was unable to agree personal terms with Claudio Ranieri's side, according to Sky sources.

Sky Sports News understands the former England international also turned down potential moves to Serie A giants Juventus and Ligue 1 outfit Monaco this month in order to continue fighting for his place in Maurizio Sarri's plans.

0:26 Maurizio Sarri has suggested Chelsea's 4-0 defeat at Bournemouth might have been because he cannot motivate his players. Maurizio Sarri has suggested Chelsea's 4-0 defeat at Bournemouth might have been because he cannot motivate his players.

Cahill's contract with the Blues is due to expire at the end of the season.

The former Bolton and Aston Villa defender has won two Premier League titles, the Champions League and Europa League during his seven-year spell at Stamford Bridge.