Man United news: Monaco try to hijack £21m Brazilian star transfer
Besiktas star Anderson Talisca continues to be linked with a summer transfer.
Monaco are the latest club to have joined the race for the the Brazilian attacking midfielder.
French football magazine France Football claim that the Ligue 1 giants are plotting a move for Talisca.
Turkish newspaper Hurriyet report that Monaco are in an advantageous position to hijack Manchester United’s efforts to sign Talisca.
The 23-year-old is on loan at Besiktas from Benfica. The Black Eagles did agree to a two-year loan but his temporary loan will be cut short if his £21 million release clause is activated.
Radyospor host Leven Umut Erol recently shared a short clip revealing that he had been informed of United making an effort for the Brazilian attacking midfielder.
Erol said: “Manchester United have made an offer to Benfica for Anderson Talisca that will trigger his release clause, it looks like he will be saying goodbye to Besiktas.”
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United do however, have one problem. As things stand Talisca would not be permitted to play in the Premier League due to not having a work permit.
The Home Office could grant Talisca permission to play on the basis of being a special talent who would contribute to football in England.
Monaco however, face no such constraints and would be able to play the 23-year-old.
Besiktas meanwhile are desperate to keep Talisca at the club following a brilliant breakthrough season.
The 23-year-old has directly been involved in 20 goals – 16 goals, four assists.
A source close to Besiktas told Turkish-Football that they want to keep Talisca on but would be unable to activate his release clause.
Besiktas are in talks with Benfica over a solution and hope that he honours his agreement to stay on for two-seasons.
The Istanbul giants are firm favourites to defend the Turkish league title and guarantee Champions League football next season.
