Mourinho’s agent Jorge Mendes holds talks with Benfica over future of £21m Man United target

Super agent Jorge Mendes held talks with Benfica over the future of Anderson Talisca according to the Hurriyet.

The Turkish newspaper report that Mendes held a meeting following growing interest in his client.

Mendes also represents Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho who have been closely linked with Talisca.

Per the source, Ligue 1 outfit Monaco are also interested in the 23-year-old.

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Talisca is on a one-year loan at Besiktas from Benfica but the Istanbul giants do have the option to extend his stay by one season.

Besiktas do have the ‘right to first refusal’ on Talisca but have made it clear that they will not be able to match his £21 million release clause is activated.

Black Eagles vice-president Ahmet Nur Cebi was quoted by Turkish-Football as saying: “Besiktas have the right of first refusal on Talisca. We can match the proposed fee and buy him if it is reasonable.

“If Benfica receive an offer they have to inform us and we have the right to match and sign him for that fee. 

“Talisca does have another year on his contract and he does want to stay but as you know he has a €25 million [£25m] which we can’t match.”

Talisca has been in great form this season scoring a career high 16 goals and providing four assists in all competitions.