Arsenal transfer target has declared his wish to play for current European champions Real Madrid.
Throughout the last few months the Cruzeiro midfielder has been connected with a host of English clubs, but has his sights firmly set on a transfer to the Spanish capital.
And with Luka Modric and James Rodriguez currently sidelined, Carlo Ancelotti may make his transfer in January as he continues to tinker with the best side on the planet.
MADRID DREAM
Spanish newspaper Marca reported that Silva has spoken of his desire to one day don the famous white jersey of Los Blancos.
“I dream of Real Madrid. I’m ready to play there, whether it’s now or in June,” he revealed.
*GMS RELATED*
Nevertheless with the likes of Modric, Toni Kroos, Asier Illarramendi and Sami Khedira in their ranks already much may hinge on if a slot become available, which it may well do if Khedira leaves the Spanish capital to Borussia Dortmund in the New Year.
Any such transfer for the German may see Marco Reus head in the other direction and become the latest Galactico signing for club President Florentino Perez.
ARSENAL NEED A NEW MIDFIELD POWERHOUSE
Arsenal are in the market for a holding midfielder having missed out on Southampton’s Morgan Schneiderlin in the summer, but may find Silva’s latest comments hard to swallow.
They are also keen on snaring Khedira by coming close to landing the 27-year-old back in pre-season, though are also monitoring the Real Madrid’s star’s teammate Christoph Kramer is thought to be a possible alternative.
Arsene Wenger has been generally criticised for his failure to reinforce that department, and needs to spent heavily with the Gunner’s current languishing in sixth in the Premier League table, two points behind fourth-placed West Ham United.
That lethargic start has seen them already firmly out of the title race before any presents are opened on Christmas day, and with no guarantee of European football Silva may hope for the sunny days of Spain instead.