Arsenal is reportedly hoping to sign free agent Thiago Silva this year, with David Luiz being used as a secret weapon.
The 35-year-old will leave Paris Saint-Germain once the 2019/20 campaign is complete.
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Thiago Silva joined PSG in 2012 from Milan, but will leave at the end of this season
Ligue 1 ended early due to the coronavirus pandemic, with PSG awarded the title, but the French club is still in the Champions League.
They have moved on to the last eight races with completion scheduled for August.
The Brazil defender spent eight years in the French capital, winning 21 trophies and being club captain.
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Arsenal is said to be one of several clubs seeking to sign Silva with Everton and Tottenham who also seek to strengthen their defensive options.
Le10Sport’s claim Mikel Arteta has already been in contact with the player to discuss a possible move.
He is also said to have enlisted David Luiz, a former Brazilian teammate from Silva, to try to convince the veteran to move to Arsenal.
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David Luiz recently signed an extension of the one-year contract with Arsenal
Luiz recently signed a one-year contract extension to the Emirates, despite question marks about his recent performances.
Silva has also previously expressed interest in moving to the Premier League, so he could play in the English top flight for the 2020/21 campaign.
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