Chelsea is in advance talks with Paris Saint-Germain star Thiago Silva as the Blues aim to sign the defender after the Champions League finals.

Chelsea is close to secure a deal for the 35-year-old defender as manager Frank Lampard looks to end the team defensive frail ahead of the coming season.

The captain is set to play his final game for Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich on Sunday.

Silva is not prepared to retire and still wants to compete at the high level and a move to Chelsea matches his ambition.

The former AC Milan defender has been touted to return to Italy with Florentina keen on bringing back the Brazilian ace to Serie A.

source:- fcnaija