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Chelsea set to sign highly rated 18-year-old Benfica winger Diego Moreira on a free transfer after turning down PSG and AC Milan as Todd Boehly’s recruitment drive shows no signs of letting up

Chelsea are set to sign 18-year-old winger Diego Moreira on a free transfer from Benfica in the summer according to reports in Portugal.

The talented teenager has emerged as one of the most exciting young prospects in Europe after his impressive performances in Benfica's youth divisions.

Chelsea have fended off interest from both Paris Saint-Germain and Champions League semi-finalists AC Milan to land a deal for Moreira according to Portuguese outlet Record.

Born in Liege, Moreira holds duel citizenship and has represented both Belgium and Portugal at youth international level as well as being eligible to turn out for Germany and Guinea-Bissau.