Manchester United are among a group of Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Brighton, that are observing Benfica's 20-year-old Argentinian winger Gianluca Prestianni. Sources have confirmed that scouts from these clubs have observed the player's development in recent months to evaluate if he is prepared for a subsequent stage in his career, renewing interest that existed when he played for Velez Sarsfield before his 2024 transfer. While no formal approaches are currently being prepared, Benfica is reportedly aware of the growing attention and wants to secure a new long-term contract for Prestianni to protect his value. The situation remains at the monitoring stage for all interested clubs, with the focus on gathering information rather than actively pursuing negotiations. Prestianni, who has one cap for Argentina, is under contract until June 2029 and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €40.00m. Benfica signed him from Vélez Sarsfield for a reported €9 million in January 2024, and his contract includes a reported €100 million release clause. In July 2026, reports suggested Benfica's asking price for the player was between €15 million and €22 million.