According to a Spanish media Transfers, Chelsea They are planning a super offer to sign Benfica defender Antonio Silva this summer.
The London giants have been disappointing in the first division for the second consecutive season. They currently sit 11th in the league standings and face the difficult task of qualifying for European football.
There could be another spending spree in the summer to make up for the disappointment and Transfers They claim that the club is willing to make a 'super offer' to acquire Silva's services from the Portuguese champions.
Benfica value their prized asset in the region of £86m and the source reports that Chelsea would have no problem meeting the Lisbon club's demands to sign the highly regarded centre-back.
Great potential
Chelsea have had many defensive concerns over the course of the current season. They recently progressed to FA Cup quarterfinals, but he had to do it the hard way. The Blues conceded two goals against Championship side Leeds United but ultimately managed to win 3-2 after Conor Gallagher's late goal from the bench.
The club clearly needs reinforcements in the central defensive department. Silva would be a standout signing for Chelsea with the huge potential he has. At only 20 years old, he has become a pillar of his club and of Portugal. The young man has a approval success rate 93%, which is exceptional for someone in his second full season.
The centre-back has also been brilliant in tackles and duels and has won the vast majority of his challenges. He has also been effective in clearing his lines and recovering balls from the opponent. Chelsea could see him as a replacement for Thiago Silva, who appears set to leave the club when his contract expires on June 30.
The 39-year-old has been one of the Blues' most consistent players but is no longer at the peak of his powers and looks likely to leave for Bosman. transfer. Antonio Silva would be a great signing for long-term success, but Chelsea face the difficult task of attracting him without Champions League football next season.
