Arouca are seeking a left-back, as they need to address a vacancy in the position after losing the two players they ended the previous season with, leaving them with only Arnau Solà. The club has identified Gastón Benedetti, a 25-year-old Argentinian from Estudiantes, as a target. The defender has one cap for the Argentina U23 team and is under contract until the end of 2027. According to Transfermarkt, he has a market value of €2.00m. During the 2025/2026 Torneo Apertura season, he made 14 appearances, providing 2 assists. Other clubs, including Panathinaikos, Santos, and Cruzeiro, have also been linked with Benedetti.