Report: Sheffield Wednesday and Everton scout Benfica

Sheffield Wednesday, Everton and Manchester United scouts spotted at Benfica game.

General view of the Luz Stadium prior the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Portugal and Switzerland at the Luz Stadium on October 10, 2017 in Lisbon, Lisboa.

Scouts from three English clubs were spotted watching Benfica’s win over Aves at the weekend.

Portuguese newspaper Record reports representatives from Manchester United, Everton and Sheffield Wednesday were in attendance at the Estadio da Luz.

Atletico Madrid scouts were also present, the report states.

Benfica won the match 2-0 with Joao Felix and Franco Cervi scoring the goals.

Franco Cervi of SL Benfica in action during the Liga NOS match between SL Benfica and CD Aves at Estadio da Luz on September 23, 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Former Manchester United trialist Bruno Gomes led the line up front for Aves.

United and Everton both have Portuguese managers, while Sheffield Wednesday have looked to Portugal extensively in recent seasons, a policy pushed by former boss Carlos Carvalhal.

Both United (7th) and Everton (12th) have had underwhelming starts to the season in the Premier League, while Sheffield Wednesday sit in 10th position in the Championship table.

Wednesday spent most of the summer under a transfer embargo, and could look to make up for lost time in January.

A general view of Hillsborough, home of Sheffield Wednesday prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Bolton Wanderers at Hillsborough on March 10, 2018 in...

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Report: Sheffield Wednesday and Everton scout Benfica