After spending the last two seasons on loan at Besiktas, Anderson Talisca has started to turn heads around Europe and his performances in the UEFA Champions League were an important indicator of whether he is good enough to make the switch to one of Europe’s major leagues.
The Brazilian operates centrally in an attacking midfield role, a position that Juan Mata has struggled to fill since his arrival in the North West. Not only does Talisca offer pace, power and goals. With the ability to play on either wing or behind the striker, he could be used as a brilliant ‘floater’ in any squad.
It looks as though United would have to face competition from Liverpool for his signature but should the FA Cup finalists show enough interest, his attention should be focused towards Manchester.