Thiago Silva is due to undergo a Chelsea medical on Thursday - despite last-ditch efforts by Paris Saint-Germain to offer him a new deal.

The finishing touches to an offer have been agreed between Chelsea and the 35-year-old Brazilian in the past 48 hours.

After undergoing a medical in Milan, Italy, the centre-back is then expected to fly to London on Friday to begin a 14-day period of self-isolation before joining up with Frank Lampard's squad.

Although joining on a 12-month contract, it is believed the Brazilian could stay at Stamford Bridge for a further season.

PSG manager Thomas Tuchel remains a huge advocate of Silva - and has continued this week to try to keep the former AC Milan defender in Ligue 1 for a ninth season.

However Silva's fellow Brazilian, PSG's sporting director Leonardo, does not share Tuchel's plan and wants Silva to leave.

One source is Brazil has told Sky Sports News relations between Silva and Leonardo had deteriorated, prompting Silva to want a fresh challenge at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.

PSG manager Thomas Tuchel remains a big fan of Silva

Chelsea have been keen to strengthen having been banned from signing players last summer.

The London club completed the signing of left-back Ben Chilwell from Leicester for £50m on Wednesday, with the England international arriving at Stamford Bridge on a five-year-deal.

The Blues also remain in talks with Bayer Leverkusen to sign their forward Kai Havertz before the start of the new season.

Silva won seven Ligue 1 titles during his time in France, but leaves the club having failed to achieve the European success desired most in Paris.

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