Chelsea keeping tabs on ‘very special’ £34m star but face battle with Tottenham & Man Utd – report

Chelsea are monitoring Benfica's 20-year-old winger Gianluca Prestianni but face strong transfer competition from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, according to a report from TEAMtalk. The London club has reportedly conducted checks in recent months to evaluate the Argentina international's readiness ahead of a potential permanent move. Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United have also shown interest in the attacker, though no formal approach has yet been made.

Prestianni has recorded 11 goal contributions in 12 appearances across all competitions this season, driving his potential fee well above his £34m valuation. The report notes tactical concerns regarding how Prestianni would fit into Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso's system, which could potentially give Tottenham and Manchester United an advantage in pursuit of the forward.