Thiago Silva has been tipped to make a shock move to Chelsea's rivals when he leaves at the end of the season.
The veteran defender announced this week that he will be leaving the Blues at the end of the campaign when his contract expires.
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The 39-year-old has been linked with a return to Brazil with Fluminense, but former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson says he could see the defender joining Manchester United.
“I could see Thiago Silva going to another Premier League team in the summer, but the only thing is that he needs to play in a back three," Lawrenson told Paddy Power.
"There are teams who play in a three and he’s shown that he can still play.
“I think there will be lots of Premier League teams who will be looking at him, even if it’s just for one year with an opportunity to extend, if he’s still good enough.
“I could possibly see him going to Old Trafford in the summer, and you’d know that he would be a good signing for him as long as he can stay fit because he’s been a top player but also he looks fit, and can play the ball out from the back comfortably, which is something that Manchester United haven’t had from their central defenders this season.”
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