RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Manchester United have joined the battle to sign highly rated Brazilian midfielder Anderson Talisca, according to local media reports.

The 20-year-old has roused interest from at least seven major European clubs due to his stunning early-season form for Benfica, Brazilian news portal Lancenet reported.

Having already been linked to Premier League clubs Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal, the Brazil under-23 international impressed United scouts by scoring the winner in the Portuguese outfit's 1-0 victory over Monaco in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Talisca's recent performances are also said to have attracted the interest of Italian giants Juventus, AC Milan and Internazionale.

Contracted from Bahia for four million Euros in July, Talisca has already scored nine goals in 14 matches for Benfica.