Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal eye Benfica youngster Ruben Pinto
Arsenal are tracking Benfica teen star Ruben Pinto and will watch the Portugal Under 19 captain line up against Azerbaijan on Monday. [LNB]The 18-year-old is a huge fan of the Barclays Premier League and is said to be a Chelsea fan, but offers from Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers were resisted two years ago when he first started impressing for Benfica's junior teams. [LNB]Reports in Portugal say Arsenal are now showing strong interest in the 6ft attacking midfielder who models his game on former Stamford Bridge playmaker Deco. [LNB] In demand: Arsenal are said to be among the clubs interested in Pinto (right) [LNB]He has also been likened to the majestic Rui Costa, who at 38 is now the director of football at Benfica. [LNB]Histalents caught the eye from an early age and Jorge Mendes - thePortuguese super agent who represents Cristiano Ronaldo, Jose Mourinhoand others - has taken Pinto under his wing. [LNB]He is undercontract at Benfica till 2012. After playing against Azerbaijan,Portugal's Under 19s face Georgia on Wednesday and Greece on Saturday. [LNB] Arsenal defender Sagna set for three week on sidelines with thigh injuryKenny Dalglish: Wilshere is good enough and old enough for EnglandARSENAL FC
