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Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho 'looking to win the race to sign PSG defender Thiago Silva' with Brazilian available for free this summer

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly joined the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva, despite vast competition.

The Brazilian captain will leave the French champions as a free agent when his contract expires later this month and it is said he is on the radar of Premier League clubs Tottenham, Arsenal and Everton.

Mourinho is looking to bring the 35-year-old to White Hart Lane to replace outgoing Jan Vertonghen this summer, according to The Sun.

Jose Mourinho wants to sign Thiago Silva to replace outgoing Jan Vertonghen at Tottenham

Silva made 30 appearances across all competitions for Thomas Tuchel's side before the season was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic.