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​Aston Villa, Crystal Palace chasing Benfica whizkid Fabio Baptista

Premier League sides Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are chasing after Benfica youngster Fabio Baptista.

The 19-year-old winger has come to prominence for the Benfica B team.

According to Calciomercato, he is attracting interest from both England and Italy.

Atalanta are paying special interest to his development.

It appears both Palace and Villa would like to sign him, with a summer transfer the most likely.

He could move in the winter, but a full season to progress his development at Benfica seems more likely.

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