The veteran Brazilian defender will soon leave PSG on a free transfer.
Chelsea received an offer to recruit Thiego Silva after his contract Paris Saint Germain ends this summer.
The 35-year-old Brazilian defender will play his final match with PSG in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich in Lisbon, Portugal, Monday (24/8) in the morning WIB, before deciding the next step.
Silva has been offered a contract of two years duration Fiorentina and may also receive the same offer at Stamford Bridge even though he will turn 36 in September.
Chelsea is indeed looking for a new defender to strengthen the team composition for the 2020/21 season, with so far they also continue to seek a transfer from a left-back. Leicester City, Ben Chilwell. It’s just that, they have not been so aggressive in hunting for central defenders.
Penggawa West Ham United, Declan Rice, bek Atletico Madrid, Jose Gimenez as well Brighton and Hove Albion, Lewis Dunk – before officially extending the contract – emerged as potential candidates, although any transfer negotiations involving the three players would be complicated.
Silva will be on a free transfer and it is believed he has an interest in moving to the English Premier League.
Manager Frank Lampard can benefit from the signing of the veteran Brazilian defender because he has a wealth of experience thanks to his total 89 caps at international level in addition to winning eight domestic league titles with PSG and AC Milan.
However, the concerns are over physical problems, with a defender of his age doubtful that he will be able to adapt and deal with the pace and physique of English football.
Meanwhile, Chelsea is still trying to complete the transfer of Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen, with negotiations so far still going on.
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