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Agent opens door for Chelsea to make move for Benfica's Brazilian ace Talisca
BENFICA star Talisca's agent has downplayed a move to Atletico Madrid but hasn't ruled out a move to Chelsea this summer.
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Reports yesterday claimed Atletico were ready to lodge an £18million offer for Talisca.
The player is known to be a favourite of Jose Mourinho and has impressed in his first season in Portugal.
If there's an offer from a big club which pleases everyone we'll see.
According to Mourinho, work permit problems scuppered a move to England last summer.
And the player's agent, Jesse Davi, has suggested he is likely to remain in Lisbon for at least one more season.
Davi claims, however, that the door remains slightly ajar for a 'big club' to make an offer.
Talisca is admired by Jose Mourinho
He said: "There's nothing concrete. We've had internal talks with Benfica, but there are no offers for him.
"In principle Talisca will return to Benfica. He has just gotten married and is on honeymoon. He isn't thinking about this now.
"Talisca is happy at Benfica, he loves the club and fans. If there's an offer from a big club which pleases everyone we'll see."
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