"He's the perfect replacement for Thiago Silva." Enzo Maresca identifies €100M defender as perfect replacement for Thiago Silva.
Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing 20-year-old Benfica defender Antonio Silva, who is likely to cost a premium this summer. A report from Fichajes has stated that Chelsea are willing to pay around €100 million for 20-year-old Benfica central defender Antonio Silva. The Portuguese international is seen as the ideal replacement for Thiago Silva, who has left the club for childhood side Fluminense. Chelsea have been quite vulnerable defensively this season, and they have conceded 41 goals in 25 league matches. They will have to tighten up at the back if they want to get back into the Champions League and compete for trophies once again. Signing a talented young defender should be a top priority for them in the summer. Silva will certainly be attracted if a Premier League club comes calling in the summer. Even though Chelsea are likely to miss out on Champions League qualification, they are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them can...