Varela named Serie A Rising Star for October, targeted by Tottenham too

MONZA, ITALY - AUGUST 14: Gustavo Varela of AC Monza celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Coppa Italia first round match between AC Monza and US Avellino at Stadio Brianteo on August 14, 2026 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

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.

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.

Varela impressed for Monza

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

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) November 4, 2026