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Tottenham interested in £17.2m winger who got six-match ban for ‘homophobic conduct’

Tottenham Ḥotspur are already exploring targets to address their left-wing issue ahead of the January window, including one controversial figure. Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 6:30 PM
Tottenham interested in £17.2m winger who got six-match ban for ‘homophobic conduct’
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham are tracking Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni for a potential permanent transfer in January.
  • Prestianni is currently valued at €20m (£17.2m) despite possessing a €100m release clause.
  • Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid are also monitoring the 20-year-old Argentine forward.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly tracking Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni ahead of the January transfer window to address concerns on their left wing. The Premier League club, managed by Roberto De Zerbi, is competing with Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid, with scouts from all three teams recently attending Benfica's match against Porto to monitor the 20-year-old.

Prestianni has a €100m release clause under a contract running through June 2029, though he is currently valued around €20m (£17.2m) for a potential permanent transfer. The Argentine previously served a six-game UEFA ban for homophobic conduct following an incident in a February Champions League match.

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