Thiago Silva wants Zlatan Ibrahimovic to stay at Paris Saint-Germain

Thiago Silva has urged the Paris Saint-Germain hierarchy to offer Zlatan Ibrahimovic a new contract.

Ibrahimovic, 34, has been tipped to leave the Parc des Princes when his current deal expires at the end of the season.

However, Brazilian defender Silva has insisted that the experienced centre-forward still has plenty to offer the French champions.

"I'm not just saying this because I'm friends with him, but I can't imagine PSG without Zlatan," he told Sky Deutschland. "Ibra is invaluable for our team, opponents struggle to get him under control. He's simply too clever and his moves are very intelligent.

"Some argue that he's getting old, I would rather say he's experienced. At the moment I can't imagine PSG without him very easily.

"If I were the club president I would extend his contract for one, or even two years. He's like no other, unique. Even at 34 he's got a huge passion for football."

Swedish frontman Ibrahimovic has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League over recent weeks.