Benfica being linked to Peruvian attacking midfielder

Benfica is being linked to 18 year old attacking midfielder Yuriel Celi from Peruvian club AD Cantolao. According to reports from Italy, Benfica have yet to make a formal offer for the player but are currently investigating what it would take to land the player. Celi made the move to the main squad of Cantolao last season making 15 appearances while scoring once, he also featured for the Peru in the South American U17 Championship were he chipped in three goals. Benfica are not the only European club being linked to Celi with several Italian clubs interested in the youngster's services.