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. 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. 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. In demand: Arsenal are said to be among the clubs interested in Pinto (right) He has also been likened to the majestic Rui Costa, who at 38 is now the director of football at Benfica. 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. He is undercontract at Benfica till 2012. After playing against Azerbaijan,Portugal's Under 19s face Georgia on Wednesday and Greece on Saturday. Arsenal defender Sagna set for three week on sidelines with thigh injuryKenny Dalglish: Wilshere is good enough and old enough for EnglandARSENAL FC