Chelsea join Tottenham in transfer race for Benfica star whose controversy in February gave rise to a new FIFA rule

Chelsea have entered the race alongside Tottenham Hotspur to sign Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni, according to reports via TEAMtalk. Premier League sides Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Brighton & Hove Albion are also reportedly monitoring the 20-year-old Argentine prospect. However, no formal permanent bids have been submitted to Benfica by any suitor at this stage.

In response to mounting interest, Benfica are actively working to agree on a new long-term contract to increase Prestianni's release clause. The article also notes that Prestianni was previously involved in a February controversy with Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr., an incident that prompted a new FIFA rule prohibiting players from covering their mouths when speaking to opponents.