According to The Express, the 19-year-old is on top of Benitez’s summer shopping list.
The likes of Sampdoria, Atalanta and Marseille are keen on the Venezuelan international as well.
It will be interesting to see if Newcastle make a move for the player in the coming weeks. The player is thought to be rated at £7 million.
The 19-year-old is already an international and he is very highly rated. The River Plate ace has the tools to develop into a star in future.
A world class manager like Benitez would be ideal for his development.