Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is pushing to sign departing PSG captain Thiago Silva.

Mourinho needs to boost his defence with Belgium stalwart Jan Vertonghen set to leave when his deal runs down this season.

The Sun says PSG have announced that club captain Silva and record goalscorer Edinson Cavani will leave the club after the conclusion of the Champions League campaign.

Mourinho is interested in snapping up Silva, 35, who is widely regarded as one of the best defenders ever to play for Brazil.

His pay demands could be a stumbling block, with Silva on around £350,000 a week at PSG.

Arsenal and Everton are also ready to speak to Silva to discuss his demands.