GELSON MARTINS will be scouted by Europe’s biggest clubs when Sporting Lisbon host Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Scouts from Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United will attend The Alavalade to monitor the promising the winger.
According to A Bola, scouts from Barcelona and Bayern Munich will also join representatives from the Premier League clubs as they take a closer look at the 21-year-old.
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It has already been reported that the winger has been watched by the clubs previously mentioned as some of Europe’s biggest clubs close in on a move.
Martins is already a key player within Sporting Lisbon’s ranks having made 14 appearances so far this season.
The winger has also appeared on the international stage on two occasions this term after featuring against the Faroe Islands and Latvia in World Cup qualifiers.
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The youngster has been tipped to become the next Luis Figo, who also emerged through Sporting Lisbon’s academy.
Martins has been able to establish himself in the first team in Portugal following the departure of Joao Mario to Inter Milan.
Current Lisbon boss Jorge Jesus has previously praised the youngster this season, saying: “In Portugal, there is no one like him.”
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