Paris Saint-Germain have joined Arsenal and Bayern Munich in tracking Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni, with the highly rated Argentina international attracting interest from several leading European clubs.
TyC Sports reports that Newcastle United and Aston Villa are also monitoring the 20-year-old, whose contract with Benfica includes a €100 million release clause.
Prestianni has made a strong start to the campaign, scoring 12 goals and providing six assists in 20 appearances across all competitions. His form has prompted speculation that he could leave Benfica during the January transfer window.
Benfica, however, are keen to retain the winger and want to extend his contract beyond its current expiry date in 2029.
Paris Saint-Germain are not expected to make an immediate approach for Prestianni. The French champions are nevertheless understood to have registered an interest in a potential deal in the future.
The situation is also being followed closely by Velez Sarsfield, Prestianni’s former club. The Argentine side kept a 15% sell-on clause when he left, meaning it could receive a significant financial return if he completes a lucrative transfer to another club.