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Benfica youngster Joao Filipe is being touted by Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and the North Londoners, according to the Daily Express.

The 15-year-old is being likened to Madrid and Portugal superstar Ronaldo due to his ability to play anywhere in attack and his keen eye for goal.

Fellow teenager at the Estadio da Luz Joao Virginia is also being monitored and the goalkeeper and Filipe are understood to both be keen on a switch to the Premier League.