Cahill could follow Liam Ridgewell across Birmingham (Getty)
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Aston Villa have turned down an offer from arch-rivals Birmingham City to sign defender Gary Cahill, but he may still complete a loan move.
Cahill has been on loan with Sheffield United this season and seems surplus to requirements at Villa Park.
Villa boss Martin O'Neill said: "Birmingham have made an offer but I have not accepted any offers because they do not meet the valuation."
O'Neill insists he is no hurry to sell the talented 22-year-old.
He said: "Gary doesn't want his career to remain stagnant and I can't guarantee him playing in our side immediately. But things can change."
O'Neill added: "Gary's situation is straightforward. Having spent the last
three months out on loan at Sheffield United and having played well and
regularly, he doesn't want to lose that now and I can understand his predicament and his difficulty.
"Maybe he would like to go out on loan somewhere to the end of the season. Now that is something I will give some consideration to but it is not my utmost
thought at the moment.
"If he doesn't want to leave permanently and feels there is a chance here
that's fine. I am not going to shove anyone out of the door.
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