Ben Haim could improve Blues: Allardyce

Bolton manager Sam Allardyce has told Chelsea that they could bring an end to their defensive problems by meeting Wanderers’ valuation of centre-back Tal Ben Haim.

Chelsea, who have been short in defence following John Terry’s recent injury problems, have been linked with a January move for the Israeli defender and Bolton are thought to have rejected an initial bid of around £2m (€3m).