Benfica youngster Ruben Pinto is a target for Arsenal.

The Daily Mail says 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.