According to TEAMtalk, Benfica are interested in signing Glen Kamara from Glasgow Rangers.

What's the word?

The 27-cap Finland international has been in such fine form so far this season as Steven Gerrard's side sit at the top of the Scottish Premiership and qualified for the knockout stages of the Europa League.

It's perhaps hardly surprising other clubs have begun to take notice of the midfielder, with TEAMtalk claiming their Europa League rivals have entered the race to sign Kamara amid interest from Crystal Palace, Everton, Newcastle, Sheffield United and Southampton.

The report adds they have all been closely monitoring his situation with the winter transfer market set to open in just under a month's time.

Keep Kamara at all costs!

Whilst Alfredo Morelos has also been linked with a move away from Ibrox in recent months - with recent reports revealing Lille have a longstanding interest in the Colombia international - losing Kamara would arguably be an even bigger blow for Steven Gerrard.

The 25-year-old has been the most vital cog in Gerrard's side so far this season and is one of the main reasons why Rangers are at the top of the table and in the Europa League last 32.

In 20 appearances for the Gers this season, the defensive midfielder has scored one goal in all competitions, whilst he is averaging 2 tackles and 1.6 interceptions per game in the Europa League, via WhoScored.

Kamara has consistently been one of Gerrard's star performers and will no doubt continue to play a key part in their future success - if he stays at the club, of course.

It's no wonder former professional footballers like Neil Murray have swooned over the midfielder, with the ex-Rangers star saying "he was excellent at the weekend and he really is an intelligent footballer," which is precisely why Ross Wilson can't afford to lose the colossus, who currently earns wages worth £6,200-per-week.

Kamara's immense work rate would simply be too hard to replace, and he has made it clear he is happy to stay with the 54-time Scottish champions, who are in no rush to sell him anytime soon.

AND in other news, Steven Gerrard must bench Glasgow Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos for the foreseeable future...