Anderson Talisca breaks silence on Manchester United and Liverpool transfer interest

Anderson Talisca has confirmed that both Manchester United and Liverpool are interested in signing him this summer.

The 24-year-old forward played his final match for Besiktas last weekend, where he had been on loan from Benfica, and it appears he is set for a move to the Premier League.

Reports suggest United have lodged a £35million offer for Talisca, with Jose Mourinho on the hunt for attacking reinforcements ahead of the 2018/19 campaign.

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Talisca is understood to be excited about a move to England and the Red Devils are confident that their sizeable bid will be accepted by Benfica.

Asked which country he dreams of playing in, Talisca told Correio da Bahia: England. For the fans, for being a theatre, a show, all games are a spectacle and I like it.

The Brazilian was then asked about the reported interest from United and Liverpool which he appeared to confirm.

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He said: The interest exists, it exists, but there is nothing certain.

I havent agreed anything yet. Its just speculation. These things of negotiations I cant speak.

Speaking after Besiktas final game of the season, the clubs manager Senol Gunes confirmed that Talisca will be heading to England.

I am sorry that Talisca is gone, hell be a competitor to Cenk Tosun in the Premier League.

Asked if that meant Wolves, Gunes responded: Look higher.

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