Chelsea defender Thiago Silva is willing to ‘accept’ a new contract to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge, according to journalist Simon Phillips.

The Lowdown: Fresh terms being prepared

The Brazilian first arrived in the Premier League when he put pen to paper on an initial one-year deal back in 2020, but with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, his future is up in the air.

The Guardian have reported that Graham Potter’s side are planning to offer the 38-year-old veteran fresh terms in a bid to fend off interest ahead of the summer, amid recent links to his former club Fluminense.

However, other outlets have since suggested that the centre-back has made it clear to the Blues that he is happy with his position at the club, offering hope that he will sign on the dotted line.

The Latest: Silva set to sign new deal?

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Phillips backed up reports regarding Silva’s stance at Chelsea and insisted that it was likely only a matter of a time before a development occurs.

“I’ve been hearing positive things on this one the last couple of days and I share the same information as what’s gone out there.

“Chelsea decided recently that they will be offering him this new contract and Thiago Silva is willing to listen to the terms and pretty much accept the contract.”

The Verdict: Boost for Potter

Silva has been hailed a ‘class act’ by journalist Josh Bunting and it would be a huge boost for Chelsea and Potter should he agree to extending his stay.

The Nike-sponsored star currently averages 4.4 clearances and 2.1 aerial wins per top-flight game, alongside recording an impressive 90.4% pass success rate, highlighting the rock he is at the heart of the backline (WhoScored).

The Rio de Janeiro native also provides a threat in the final third, having scored five goals and provided the same number of assists during his time at the club so far, making him a massively important player to keep in the building.