Chelsea are among the Premier League clubs keeping a close eye on Benfica winger Gianluca Prestiani.
The 20-year-old Argentine is quickly establishing himself as one of the league's brightest young talents. His rapid rise began with a transfer from Argentine club Velez Sarsfield last year.
According to sources from TEAMtalk, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester United, Newcastle, and Brighton have all dispatched scouts to monitor the player's development, as English clubs weigh up whether he is ready for the next step in his career.
Prestiani has already made a significant impact this season, netting six goals and providing three assists. His creativity, pace, and technique are turning heads across Europe.
Benfica's hierarchy are well aware of the mounting interest in their starlet and are keen to protect him from any potential bids, with plans to negotiate a new long-term contract.
As it stands, Premier League clubs are merely gathering information and have yet to initiate formal negotiations. However, Manchester United, Chelsea, and other interested parties could very well make concrete offers in the upcoming transfer windows.
