https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/08/19/psg-defender-thiago-silva-offered-chelsea-free-transfer/

Offered to us on a free apparently. 

All things considered, i'd take him for a season or two.

Would much rather give him a two year deal than the likes of John stones. Plus he would come with bags of experience. Only down side is he would demand big wages and also not the fastest of defenders.

Could be the leadership type player we are so sorely missing in the back line. If they gave him a 1 year I'd be fine with that especially since it'd be a free

Those free deals aren't really free, if you factor in a sign-in bonus and agents' fees on top of what I'm sure would be pretty high wage packet. His age is also a concern.

Still, given his ability and experience, I'd be tempted to offer him a 1+1 deal with the second season being the team option. Wouldn't be my first choice, but as far as short term solutions go, he's probably the most fancy one on the market.

Absolutely. Take him! He is the leader we want. Must be on massive wages but..

Question is why would PSG want to let him go if he still has something to offer. Money is no concern  to them.

I have always loved he takes no backsteps and he always finishes things. Really shouting players around him to perform. We need a leader.

8 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Question is why would PSG want to let him go if he still has something to offer. Money is no concern  to them.

They let Zlatan go and he did allright at United.

My stipulation, if he came to Chelsea, would be he isn't playing the majority -- or even half -- of our matches and he is primarily leadership in the locker room. If he is playing approx 15 games or less I'm okay with mostly, 

8 minutes ago, Argo said:

They let Zlatan go and he did allright at United.

Zlatan wanted to leave. Does Silva or are PSG making him?

Sign him up. An experienced head amongst what will be (after losing Willian & Pedro) a relatively inexperienced team. On a 1/2 year deal I think he’d be an excellent signing. 

This is a no brainer.  Nothing to lose - we need leadership, organization and experience.  Take him for a year with option to extend if its working out.

Is there any truth in this!? Christ on a BIKE YES! 

7 minutes ago, Gem said:

Is there any truth in this!? Christ on a BIKE YES! 

Given the source is questionable.

If true I would absolutely take him on a year and see what happens after the year

YES!

Well it’s free, and he is vastly experienced. But he will be 36, so I can’t see him playing that much ? 
  

but for a year why not 

 

 

Edited August 19, 20205 yr by Jezq8

I prefer to give Ampadu a chance over this 35 y/o...I can't even believe he would want to spend a whole year yelling at someone like Christensen and I don't believe that the PL would be his ideal place.

He'll be 36 by the time the season starts. Even if it's for a year, it's still a risk at that age. He won't be able to play every game.

Saying that, a 36 year old Thiago Silva is still better than any of our CB's.

Would absolutely be a great signing. A proven world class CB who can play surely two more seasons at the highest level. Experience and leadership is what we need in defense, also I believe his sole presence in the dressing room is something our youngsters can benefit from.

The only thing that might be concerning is his injury history in recent years. In fact, he is becoming more injury prone and we all know what intensity and fitness does Premier League require. If he can escape injuries he could make a significant impact.

Edited August 19, 20205 yr by wizardous

19 minutes ago, wizardous said:

Would absolutely be a great signing. A proven world class CB who can play surely two more seasons at the highest level. Experience and leadership is what we need in defense, also I believe his sole presence in the dressing room is something our youngsters can benefit from.

The only thing that might be concerning is his injury history in recent years. In fact, he is becoming more injury prone and we all know what intensity and fitness does Premier League require. If he can escape injuries he could make a significant impact.

36, injury prone, in the PL for the first time...I'm an optimist too.

Edited August 19, 20205 yr by Gol15

16 minutes ago, Gol15 said:

36, injury prone, in the PL for the first time...I'm an optimist too.

But you can't deny that even at 36 he is one of the best CBs in the world and would be a big upgrade in our defense, right?

I mean it is a bit of a gamble but wouldn't you rather sign him on a FREE transfer than splash £40m for Dunk who is, with all due respect, not at the same level as Silva.

Edited August 19, 20205 yr by wizardous

2 minutes ago, wizardous said:

But you can't deny that even at 36 he is one of the best CBs in the world and would be a big upgrade in our defense, right?

If I were to be honest I didn't pay much attention to him in the last couple of seasons, if he's still healthy he's an upgrade but if he gets injured and misses half of the season his help will be minimal.

He plays in a weaker league most of the time, I'll watch him in the CL final more closely, I know that he was a top player some years ago and maybe the most important player for the Brazilian national team, when he got too many yellow cards and was suspended that's when Brazil lost 7:2 so I know that when he was a bit younger he was one of the best.

Apparently Arteta has been sniffing around...revisiting the 7-1 partnership is a possibility then.

Notwithstanding it'll be a tad disappointing if we can't find a space for him for a year or two.

9 minutes ago, Tambling Dice said:

Apparently Arteta has been sniffing around...revisiting the 7-1 partnership is a possibility then.

Notwithstanding it'll be a tad disappointing if we can't find a space for him for a year or two.

Silva was suspended for that game.