Fabrizio Romano has offered an unique replace on Thiago Silva and Tiemoue Bakayoko in right this moment’s CaughtOffside column on Substack.
Romano says the Blues are in talks over a brand new contract for veteran Brazilian centre-back Silva, who stays an essential determine at Stamford Bridge.
In addition to that, Chelsea may terminate Bakayoko’s contract, although they nonetheless want the inexperienced gentle from the participant, who’s presently on mortgage at AC Milan after a troublesome profession in west London.
Chelsea followers will certainly be hoping to see Silva keep on the membership for a bit longer, because the 38-year-old stays a dependable performer who seems like he can nonetheless preserve going on the highest stage for at the least one other 12 months.
Bakayoko, in the meantime, has been a serious flop at Chelsea since his transfer from Monaco again in 2017, with the Frenchman going out on mortgage a number of instances and usually failing to impress, with the membership unable to get him off their books.

“I’m instructed there are negotiations ongoing between Thiago Silva and Chelsea, it’s as much as the participant and his household to make ultimate choice. Regardless of his age, I believe Thiago in a high group is all the time a good suggestion, he has nice management and high quality, and nonetheless a lot to supply on the highest stage,” Romano stated.
“Chelsea wish to terminate Tiemoue Bakayoko’s contract. It’s a risk, however the participant has to provide the inexperienced gentle. The negotiation is with Turkish aspect Adana Demirspor, however Bakayoko has to determine.”