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Chelsea intensify interest for Benfica attacker Anderson Talisca

Chelsea have been encouraged in their pursuit of Benfica attacker Anderson Talisca. The London Evening Standard says Chelsea are already making plans to sign another striker next summer and have been sending scouts to watch Benfica star Anderson Talisca in action.

Any complications over the 20-year-old getting a work permit have been eased after he was called up to the Brazil squad for the first time to face Turkey and Austria.

The attacker is also interesting Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

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