Monza striker Gustavo Varela is named Serie A Rising Star of the Month for October, as Tottenham Hotspur join Arsenal, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund in showing interest.
The 21-year-old has certainly made a big impact in his debut Italian season, scoring a massive nine goals in nine Serie A games, plus two in his only Coppa Italia appearance.
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Gustavo Varela of Monza celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
The month of October was particularly remarkable, with five goals in just four Serie A matches plus an assist.
It was enough to earn Varela the award for Serie A Rising Star of the Month , and is reported to have netted him his first senior call-up for Portugal too.
MONZA, ITALY – OCTOBER 19: Gustavo Varela of AC Monza celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A match between AC Monza and Cagliari Calcio at U-Power Stadium on October 19, 2026 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Monza paid just €2.5m plus bonus to buy him from the Benfica B team over the summer, and it is very possible he will be on the move again soon.
There are many big clubs circling to secure Varela, and the latest to join in according to reports is Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham Hotspur.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund had already been linked with the player, while RB Leipzig and his old club Benfica are also keeping an eye on the situation.
Gustavo Varela is the Rising Star of the Month for October! 🌟 https://t.co/JWJUasN6cP
