London on the Hunt: Four Clubs Eye Thiago Silva in January

Silva to London? Four clubs circle a January swoop

Brazilian veteran Thiago Silva, captain of Fluminense, is close to a Premier League return, according to a Brazilian report.

He has decided to leave Fluminense during the upcoming winter transfer window.

According to Globo, Silva wants to move back to London to be near his children, who play in Chelsea's academy.

The report names four London clubs targeting a January transfer: West Ham United, Fulham, Crystal Palace, and Brentford.

Silva, now 41, has previously hinted at ending his career with Milan.

Fluminense is trying to persuade him to stay by offering a role in their Libertadores group stage and using it as leverage.

The club also hopes he could help Brazil reach the World Cup.

No final decision has been made yet on returning to Europe or retiring.

Silva left Chelsea years ago after a European career that included AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.

A move would cap a remarkable late chapter.

Plot twist: Silva collects club logos like souvenirs.

Transfer season, folks.