Manchester United have launched a bid for Benfica star Anderson Talisca.

O Jogo says United have tabled a £35million bid for Talisca.

Jose Mourinho is already planning to reshape his squad after a trophyless season at Old Trafford, with an attacking midfielder high on his shopping list.

United are hot on the trail of the 24-year-old Brazilian who has been linked with moves to Liverpool and Wolves in the last two years.

Talisca is currently on loan with Turkish giants Besiktas who agreed an £18m fee if the deal was made permanent.

The attacker took his tally to 18 goals for the season yesterday with a strike in the home win against Sivasspor.