Thiago Silva to Chelsea? PSG defender reportedly offered to Lampard's Blues

re has been quite an uncertainty over next possible destination of Brazilian centre-back Thiago Silva, whose contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) ends with conclusion of Champions League. Recent reports claim that defender has been offered to Premier League giants Chelsea with Frank Lampard keen on bolstering his backline ahead of next season.

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Chelsea transfer news: Blues surprise favourites to sign Thiago Silva 

Thiago Silva was earlier linked with a move to Arsenal with reports suggesting that manr Mikel Arteta had a telephonic discussion with Brazilian. However, Telegraph w claims that Chelsea have w emerged as surprise favourites to rope in Silva ahead of his final haul with PSG i.e. Champions League final.

Thiago Silva earns a massive £1.3 million ($1.7 million) at Parc des Princes. centre-back is keen on a move to Premier League and is also open for a pay cut to realise his dream. Brazilian turns 36 this September but insists that he wishes to bring an end to his career in Europe rar than a farewell in his homeland.

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Chelsea transfer news: Thiago Silva set for Premier League move 

Although Thiago Silva claimed he was calm at moment, acceding that he has decided to part ways with PSG, French-based outfit will always ‘have his heart.’ Meanwhile, Lampard had a decent debut at helm with Blues, but defensive loopholes were often visible. Silva will provide much-needed experience at backline for Chelsea, having enjoyed a great run of form domestically in France.

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PSG vs Bayern Munich slated for Sunday 

However, reports claim that Arsenal defender and fellow Brazilian centre-back David Luiz is pushing Thiago Silva for a switch to Emirates. But, Chelsea’s recent signings including likes of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech could play an important role in persuading Silva to move to Stamford Bridge. Amid Thiago Silva to Chelsea reports, PSG have been sweating it out in training for Champions League final. Parisians, who defeated RB Leipzig 3-0 in semi-final, will face Bayern Munich on Sunday (Monday according to IST). 

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