Liverpool have been keeping tabs on Besiktas attacking midfielder Anderson Talisca a source close to he club revealed to Turkish-Football.com.
The Reds are expected to have scouts present at the Turk Telekom Arena when Besiktas take on Galatasaray in the Istanbul derby.
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Several Premier League sides will have scouts at the game with several Besiktas players including Talisca, Oguzhan Ozyakup and in form striker Cenk Tosun being closely monitored.
Liverpool narrowly missed out on signing Talisca according to Portuguese newspaper O Jogo.
Per the source, the Reds had agreed a €25 million deal for the powerful attacking midfielder but the deal broke down after he failed to get his visa papers sorted.
The Reds ended up missing out on signing Talisca but Besiktas were able to sign him just before the end of the transfer window on a two-year loan deal.
Besiktas do have a €25 million release clause option which will be difficult to activate considering the current financial situation at the club.
Talisca does not want to return to return to Benfica after falling out with the club over a payment dispute.
Besiktas boss Senol Gunes is almost certain to start Talisca in a No.10 role. The Eagles will move 10 points clear of 3rd placed Galatasaray at the top of the table if they win on Sunday.
Who is Anderson Talisca?
Talisca rose through the youth ranks at Bahia before joining Benfica on a £3.4 million move (Transfermarkt) in 2014.
It was not long before Talisca established himself as a first-team player for Benfica where he netted 20 times and provided four assists in 78 appearances.
Talisca left the Portuguese giants for reigning Super Lig champions Besiktas last season.
The 23-year-old has scored eight times and setup three goals in all competitions this season.
Talisca became an instant hit with Besiktas fans when he scored a last minute free-kick goal to equalise against Benfica at the Stadio da Luz in the Champions League group stages.
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The Brazil international is currently the 6th highest rated player in the league statistically according to Whoscored.
