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8-second readChelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing AC Monza striker Gustavo Varela after his impressive Serie A performances have attracted attention from several European clubs.
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Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing AC Monza striker Gustavo Varela after his impressive Serie A performances have attracted attention from several European clubs.
According to a report from Fussball News, the three Premier League clubs have been monitoring the 21-year-old Portuguese forward, who has emerged as one of the most exciting young goalscorers in Italian football.
The 21-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable start to life at Monza since arriving from Benfica in July 2026. He has already scored nine goals in his first nine Serie A appearances, establishing himself as one of the competition’s most productive attackers.
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- Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Monza
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