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Tottenham fans react to reported interest in Besiktas ace Talisca

Talisca (R) of Brazil attends a training session ahead of a friendly match between Russia and Brazil at Luzhniki Stadium on March 22, 2018 in Mosco...
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Spurs are expected to busy in this summer’s transfer window.

Besiktas' Brazilian midfielder Anderson Talisca controls the ball during the Turkish Spor Toto Super league football match between Galataray and Besiktas on April 29, 2018 at the TT Arena...

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Besiktas playmaker Talisca this summer but face intense Premier League rivalry for the Brazilian’s signature – and Spurs fans have urged Daniel Levy to complete a deal.

The 24-year-old, who remains on loan with the Turkish giants from Benfica, has shone in black and white this season with 20 goals and eight assists in just 47 league and cup appearances.

Turkish outlet Fanatik name Spurs as a possible buyer for the uncapped Brazilian playmaker, who is unusually tall for a player of hos position, standing at a lengthy 6ft 3in.

Besiktas' Brazilian midfielder Talisca (C) fights for the ball with Bayern Munich's Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal and Bayern Munich's Spanish midfielder Javier Martinez (L) during the...

It is believed a British club have opened talks with the midfielder, though the report does not specify which club that is. However, it states that Talisca could play for Spurs, Arsenal, Liverpool or Wolves next season.

It does in fact exclude Manchester United from the race, though, despite Jose Mourinho’s side having prior links to the exciting attacking midfielder.

Spurs fans reacted to the news that Talisca could be on his way to north London, with the majority of fans urging the club to complete a deal. One fan Tweeted: “Levy, do it lad”.