Man City launch £32 million bid for AC Milan defender

• Poignant

  12 Aug 10, 20:46

  Man City launch bid for AC Milan defender Thiago Silva

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  Manchester City are interested in AC Milan defender Thiago Silva.

  Milan sources say City are willing to offer £32 million for the Brazil international.

  City are turning to Thiago as they face losing out on Benfica stopper David Luiz to Chelsea, which are willing to go to £27 million to land the Brazilian youngster.

  Real Madrid were also keen on Thiago, but have left City with a clear run after snapping up Chelsea veteran Ricardo Carvalho.