Thiago Silva willing to take pay cut on £325,000-a-week wages in Arsenal free transfer boost ahead of PSG exit
ARSENAL have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Thiago Silva with the Brazilian defender willing to take a pay-cut to fulfil his ambition of playing in the Premier League.
The 35-year-old is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain in the summer after eight years of service with Les Parisiens confirming he will not be offered a new deal.
Mike Arteta has been linked with a move for the ex-AC Milan centre-back to replace David Luiz, who is also set to become a free agent at the end of the season.
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And the Gunners will be alerted to the fact that Silva is ready to lower his wage demands as he dreams of competing in England.
According to the , Silva has made it clear he isn't seeking money and is willing to take a huge drop in his £325,000-a-week wages.
They state that the seven-time Ligue 1 winner is prioritising a move to the English top-flight, such is his desire to play in the Premier League.
Should Arsenal manage to secure the services of the 2019 Copa America champion, he would likely partner French starlet Willian Saliba in defence.
Along with Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton are said to be interested in bringing Silva to Blighty.
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In a recent , Silva ruled out a move to former club Fluminense as he stressed that he wants to remain in Europe.
He said: "Everyone knows the affection I have for Fluminense.
"But I still have goals to reach in Europe."