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Everton enter race with Man United and Liverpool to sign £21m midfielder: Bid to be tabled
EVERTON are interested in signing Anderson Talisca in the summer, according to reports.
Everton have entered the race to sign Brazilian midfielder Anderson Talisca
Talisca, 23, has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League with Manchester United and Liverpool interested in securing his signature.
However, Turkish newspaper Fanatik claim Everton have now entered the race to sign the Benfica attacking midfielder - who is on loan from Benfica.
It is suggested that Everton have been keeping tabs on the Brazilian and are considering a move for him at the end of the season with Ronald Koeman keen to bolster his ranks.
But they will face competition to sign him with United and Liverpool also vying for his signature.
United are reportedly ready to trigger Talisca's £21million release clause.
Jose Mourinho is preparing a £21million bid to sign Anderson Talisca
While Liverpool, who came close to signing Talisca last summer only for work permit issues to scupper the move, are keeping tabs on him as they look to renew their interest.
Besiktas are also interested in making his two-year loan spell permanent with his contract at parent club Benfica set to expire in 2018.
Talisca has made 25 appearances for Besiktas this season, scoring ten goals and providing five assists.