The Brazil international is considered the perfect short-term reinforcement to steady the Blues's creaking defence, with his hefty wages posing little obstacle
Chelsea want to reinforce their defence by signing Paris Saint-Germain star Thiago Silva on loan, according to the Daily Star.
The newspaper reports that the Brazil centre-back is wanted by the Premier League holders in a short-term bid to improve a unit that has been leaking goals so far this season.
The Blues believe the 31-year-old's experience could prove vital, the Star claims, and can afford to pay his £170,000-a-week wages.
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