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Several quality players have left Benfica for top European clubs over the years, the latest being Matic who's been outstanding for Chelsea.
Talisca wouldn't threaten Pritchard's development as he plays in the front 3. We desperately lack pace and Talisca would give us this. In saying that he's out of our league since the likes of Chelsea have been courting him for 2 years and reportedly willing to pay around £35m for him.
I don't deny that Benfica produce superb players, but as we've seen with the Latin players we've bought recently, their experience and fantastic technical ability is no guarantee of success in the Prem.
You know I'm with you though on the pace notion, immensely so. I just think there are more financially feasible players available who are even more likely to be conducive to the system (Ayew for free is just a no-brainer given his experience with Bielsaism) and offer more directness. According to transfermarkt, he's played mostly as the "second striker" and central midfield for Benfica, so I'm of the impression he's more of a creative outlet than a direct attacker.
Definitely seems like a Chelsea-type player, that is certain.