Chelsea wants to beat Arsenal to sign Portuguese defender

Daniel Banjaqui has become a viral sensation at Benfica this season, with the 18-year-old attracting attention as he looks to establish himself as the club’s next breakout star.

He has developed well in their academy over recent years and has now progressed from the B team into the first team, attracting interest from several top clubs.

Arsenal are among the sides monitoring his progress as the Gunners look to strengthen their squad with promising young talent. His early appearances for Benfica’s senior team have impressed observers, and Arsenal believe he could develop into one of the standout players of his generation.