Chelsea defender Thiago Silva is backing a move for Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus.

Chelsea are rivaling Arsenal and Real Madrid for Thiago's Brazil teammate, with City willing to sell for £51m.

Veteran defender Thiago has liked a post on Instagram by a Chelsea News account reporting on the Gabriel to Chelsea rumours.

The stopper isn't shy commenting on various transfer rumours involving Chelsea.

The Brazilian has also liked tweets linking Ousmane Dembele to Chelsea.