Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva has told his teammates to expect ‘an open game’ against Atalanta in the Champions League quarter-finals.

The two sides were paired together in yesterday’s draw and Silva warned the Dea would be no pushovers.

“It’s the Champions League, and every team that’s there has deserved to reach the quarter-finals,” he told PSG TV.

“Atalanta are a team that causes a lot of problems for their opponents. Their three forwards are very fast, and it will be difficult.

Fiorentina coach Beppe Iachini feels they ‘did enough’ for three points and were only let down by finishing in a 1-1 draw with Brescia.

The Viola had numerous chances, despite going down to 10 men after Martin Caceres saw red, but also ultimately had to thank Bartlomiej Dragowski for a last-gasp save.

Fiorentina director Joe Barone did not deny talks with Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva. ‘We’re evaluating opportunities.’

The Viola have been heavily linked with the Brazilian, who will be a free agent when his PSG contract expires on June 30.

“I read many rumours in the newspapers, we work with Daniele Pradè every day to evaluate the opportunities on the transfer market, and some of them are very expensive,” Barone told Sky Sport Italia.

After Thiago Silva, Fiorentina have reportedly now approached Zlatan Ibrahimovic as a free agent when his Milan contract expires.

The Viola are eager to replicate the positive impact had on the squad and fans by Franck Ribery, aiming to bring in another veteran at a relatively low cost.

Sky Sport Italia had already stated this week that Fiorentina offered Thiago Silva a different Serie A destination, as his contract with PSG will not be renewed.

Fiorentina have, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, taken a step back in their effort to sign Thiago Silva after learning about his salary demands.

The newspaper claims Fiorentina have been eager to negotiate with the Brazilian centre-back and established contact with the Paris Saint-Germain defender, who is on an expiring contract.

The former Milan star was first mentioned in links with the Viola by Sky Sport Italia and La Gazzetta dello Sport follows up with more revelations today.

Fiorentina are battling Milan and Everton for the signature of Thiago Silva, who is a free agent from PSG, claims Gianluca Di Marzio.

The Sky Sport Italia transfer expert broke the news this evening that the Viola had approached Thiago Silva to offer him personal terms.

Like Franck Ribery last summer, Thiago Silva is a free agent and will turn 36 in September.

It was believed that Everton were leading the race, especially as it would mean a reunion with his old Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Everton have already opened talks to sign Milan-linked Thiago Silva on a free transfer, it is reported.

Silva will leave Paris Saint-Germain once the Champions League concludes this summer, his departure confirmed by sporting director Leonardo yesterday.

Milan were tipped to make a move for their former defender, but transfer expert Nicolo Schira warns Everton have taken an early lead.

Paris Saint-Germain director Leonardo confirms ‘Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva will be leaving’ at the end of the season as free agents.

Their contracts are due to expire and they have been linked with numerous clubs, including Cavani to Inter and Atletico Madrid, with Thiago Silva potentially returning to Milan.

“It’s true, we are reaching the end of the road with them,” Leonardo told Le Journal du Dimanche newspaper.

Thiago Silva has announced that he will only leave Paris Saint-Germain for another European club, in a boost to Milan.

Silva looks set to move on once PSG’s Champions League campaign concludes, with his contract expiring at the end of the season.

Milan have been linked with bringing the defender back and seem ever closer after he ruled out an imminent return to Brazil with former club Fluminense.

“Everyone knows the affection I have for Fluminense,” the 35-year-old told Instagram Live.

Thiago Silva is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, alerting Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton and former club Milan.

L’Equipe reports PSG sporting director called Silva earlier today to inform him that his contract, which expires on June 30, would not be renewed.

The newspaper explains how the 35-year-old was not prepared to take a pay cut in order to stay at Parc des Princes.

That leaves Milan with a free shot at bringing back the defender, who played for the Rossoneri between 2009 and 2012.