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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he would have signed Anderson Talisca if he had a work permit.

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Jose Mourinho insists Benfica attacking midfielder Talisca would be playing for a big club in the Premier League now if he had been able to secure a work permit. Mourinho is a keen admirer of the Brazil Under 20 star and says he would be plying his trade in England now rather than the Primeira Liga had he got the necessary documentation. Speaking to Portuguese broadcaster TVI24, the Chelsea manager said: 'I think Benfica hired well. They say Talisca is unknown, but he is only so unknown because he's only not playing in England because he doesn't have a work permit. If he had one, he would be here! VIDEO: Scroll down to watch Talisca's hat-trick against Vitoria Setubal . Andeson Talisca celebrates scoring for Benfica against Vitoria Setubal on Friday night . Benfica forward Anderson Talisca rises highest to head the ball against Pacos Ferreira earlier this season . 'There were many English teams, great teams and important, that wanted him. Moreover, there were those who wanted to sign him, even though he could not play for now. 'They wanted to sign him, put him in a minor league [on loan] and hope that eventually he came to be selected [for Brazil's national team], and would consequently then get the work permit.' Talisca, 20, scored a hat-trick against Vitoria Setubal on Friday and now has four for Benfica. Aaron Ramsey watches on as Anderson Talisca looks to get Benfica forward in pre-season against Arsenal .