Corinthians have made a bid to sign former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, it has been reported in Brazil.

The 38-year-old is a free agent after leaving MLS side Montreal Impact in November. Corinthians have struck a deal with several sponsors to help cover Drogba’s wages. Marseille coach Rudi Garcia denied yesterday he wanted the striker, who played for the club before joining Chelsea.

Speaking recently about a potential move to Marseille, Dorgba said: “It can be done, just take the trouble and time to sit down and talk. But I’m not shouting from the rooftops that it will happen.”