Turkish giants prepare for Man United signing £22m Brazilian star
Besiktas are preparing for Manchester United signing Anderson Talisca by targeting Benfica midfielder Carrillo according to O Jogo.
Per the source, the Black Eagles have a plan in place if United end up signing the Brazilian attacking midfielder.
The reigning Turkish league champions do have an agreement with Benfica to loan Talisca for an additional season however, he does have a £22 million [€25m] release clause – which remains active.
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Carrillo would be a like-for-like swap with Talisca if the deal were to go ahead.
United have been closely linked with a move for Talisca following comments made by the attacking midfielder in an interview with Globoesporte.
“That is a question I can not give an answer to just yet,” Talisca was quoted as saying.
“I cannot deny there is interest but what happens next depends on Benfica and my representatives.
“There will be news on this soon.
“Look every player dreams of playing under him [Jose Mourinho].
“Mourinho wants me, he has wanted me for a long time and I am an admirer of his work.
“I had a good season so we will see what happens.”
Despite the United link there is the issue of his work permit that could throw a spanner in the works of any transfer deal.
The Benfica man would currently be unable to play in the Premier League due to not having a work permit.
The FA would not be able to grant Talisca a work permit due to not having enough international experience.
There is however, an exception to the rule. If the FA deem Talisca to be an ‘exceptional talent’ he would be granted a permit.
Talisca spent the season on loan at Besiktas where he established himself as a key player in the title winning side.
The powerful midfielder scored 17 times and provided six assists in all competitions for the Istanbul giants.
