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Liverpool on verge of signing Brazilian striker: Talks held, work permit requested
LIVERPOOL are close to completing the signing of Anderson Talisca from Benfica, according to reports.
Liverpool are on the verge of signing Benfica forward Anderson Talisca
The 22-year-old is regarded as one of the brightest talents to come out of Brazil and has been in impressive form for Benfica since signing from Bahia in 2014.
Talisca has scored 20 goals in 76 games for Benfica and played a key part in their title-winning success last season - despite starting just eight times in 26 games last term.
"Talisca on Liverpool's doorstep" according to O Jogo. The FA has already received a work permit application on him. pic.twitter.com/D7on1AiTvX
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And his displays for the Portuguese side have not gone unnoticed with Liverpool said to be interested in the Brazil Under-23 international.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is believed to be keen on overhauling his squad ahead of his first full season in charge and Portuguese newspaper O Jogo claim he has now set his sights on Talisca.
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It is claimed Klopp is in talks to sign the Brazilian forward and a deal is said to be close, with the FA apparently receiving a work permit application for Talisca.
Klopp has already been making waves in this summer's transfer window by signing centre-back Joel Matip on a free transfer, shot-stopper Loris Karius from Mainz and winger Sadio Mane from Southampton.
But with Christian Benteke set to leave the club - with Crystal Palace understood to be keen - it could facilitate a move for Talisca.
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