Thiago Silva signs new Paris St-Germain contract

Barcelona target Thiago Silva has signed a new contract with French side Paris St-Germain. The centre-back joined the league champions in 2012, for £36m, on a five-year deal  but it is understood he has extended his stay until 2018.
Barcelona were hoping to sign the 28-year-old Brazilian but his wage demands proved a sticking point before they were told to halt their pursuit by PSG. 

Thiago Silva factfile

• Age: 28
• Position: Centre-back
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Clubs: RS Futebol, Juventude, Porto, Dynamo Moscow, Fluminese, AC Milan, PSG
• Caps: 39

The La Liga champions have said that signing a centre-back is a priority.