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Gianluca Prestianni: Tottenham right there to sign Argentine sensation, situation explained

Tottenham have been following Gianluca Prestianni closely, but anyone thinking about a January move may have to wait. As it turns out, the Benfica winger has no intention of leaving midway through the season, despite growing Premier League attention. Prestianni…

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 10:46 AM
Gianluca Prestianni: Tottenham right there to sign Argentine sensation, situation explained
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham and multiple Premier League clubs are tracking Gianluca Prestianni, but he has ruled out a January transfer.
  • The Argentine winger intends to remain at Benfica until at least the end of the season.
  • Chelsea, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Brighton are also monitoring the 20-year-old.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur are closely monitoring Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni, but the 20-year-old Argentine has reportedly decided against a permanent transfer in January. Chelsea, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Brighton are also tracking the attacker, who prefers to remain with Benfica until the end of the season to target the Portuguese league title.

Benfica president Rui Costa aims to accelerate contract renewal talks with Prestianni and his agency, Jorge Mendes' Gestifute, upon his return from international duty. The Portuguese club plans to raise Prestianni's salary and extend his current contract, which runs through 2029.

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