Thiago Silva may only be a quick fix for Chelsea, as the Blues close in on a deal for the veteran centre-half, but Craig Burley feels the Brazilian is a transfer risk worth taking.
After eight years on the books at Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain, a vastly-experienced South American is preparing to take on a new challenge.
He has dropped into the free agent pool, leaving the door open for the likes of Chelsea to make a move.
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A two-year deal is said to be on the table at Stamford Bridge and Burley believes Silva will prove to be a shrewd short-term solution to the defensive struggles that Frank Lampard’s side have endured.