Chelsea using Thiago Silva to persuade ‘the new Neymar’ to join Chelsea

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Chelsea are using centre-back Thiago Silva to persuade Brazilian teenage sensation Endrick to join Chelsea, according to The Times.

The 16 year old Palmeiras attacker is also attracting interest from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.

Chelsea have already hosted the family of the Brazilian at the Cobham training ground.

Thiago Silva is a legendary figure in Brazilian football and will skipper his nation at the World Cup later this month and Chelsea are hoping he can convince Endrick to snub Real and PSG and move to Stamford Bridge instead.

Palmeiras are expected to demand close to his €60million (£52.5m) release clause. Endrick cannot sign for a club until early 2023, while he would have to stay at Palmeiras for another year until he turns 18 and can move to Europe in 2024.