The 21-year-old Andre Gomes is a Benfica player but is currently playing his trade in La Liga on a season-long loan deal at Valencia, where he has enjoyed a fine start to the season. The midfielder has already scored two goals in nine appearances and has helped Valencia climb to second in the table, just a point behind leaders Real Madrid.

Chelsea are keeping an eye on the Portuguese player and have also sent scouts to watch him play in La Liga, according to talkSPORT. The report suggests that the Blues are weighing up a January move for Gomes, who has also attracted interest from Manchester United.

Benfica are keen to retain the services of Gomes but face a fight to bring him back to the Estadio da Luz next summer in light of his sparkling play so far this campaign.