Chelsea tried to sign defender Ben Haim in January
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Israeli defender Tal Ben Haim says Bolton have made a last-ditch attempt to keep him at the Reebok Stadium.
He is out of contract but was approached by chairman Phil Gartside after the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.
The 25-year-old, who was targeted by Chelsea in January, said: "I've finished the contract but we talked after the game and it is a long summer.
"I want a few days to take a break from everything, relax and then I can make up my mind."
Ben Haim was signed by former Trotters boss Sam Allardyce from Maccabi Tel Aviv in July 2004.
Chelsea made an unsuccessful attempt to sign Ben Haim, who has been capped 21 times by Israel, during the January transfer window but it is believed a deal fell through because the Blues would not meet Bolton's asking price.
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