Press reports revealed the presence of a scout from the Portuguese club Benfica in the stands during the Genoa vs. Bologna match, which took place as part of the Italian league competition, to closely observe Genoa's young striker Jeff Ekhator.

Benfica's interest in Genoa's striker is part of the Portuguese club's usual policy of scouting emerging talents in European leagues, with the possibility of signing them in the future.

Ekhator has attracted attention recently with his performance for Genoa, making him a subject of interest for several European clubs, given his remarkable development and offensive abilities that have caught the scouts' attention.

No official comment has been made by Benfica or Genoa regarding this interest so far, but the presence of the Portuguese club's scout reflects the seriousness of the monitoring and may be a prelude to an official move in the near future.