The Greek defender is most people’s favourite to leave at the end of the season, but Sir Bobby is desperate to hold on to a player he still holds in the highest regard.
"We will be happy to keep Dabi if he will fight for his place," he told the Sunday Sun.
"If (Steve) Caldwell goes - and I don't know if he will - we want Dabi to stay. We need four centre halves.
"He's still the equal of so many players here and I haven't forgotten him.
"He (Caldwell)'s been offered a contract and it's up to him. He now has to say yes or no."