Paris Saint-Germain enter the race to sign Benfica prospect Gianluca Prestianni
According to TyC Sports, Paris Saint-Germain joined the race to sign Argentine international Gianluca Prestianni from SL Benfica. Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Aston Villa are reportedly the other clubs interested in the 20-year-old wonderkid.
The player could be available for €100 million, which is the amount of his release clause in his contract set to expire in 2029. The player could be on his way out of the club as early as this winter after an impressive start this season as he already tallied 12 goals and six assists in 20 games in all competitions. The Portuguese giant are reportedly pushing hard to extend his contract, but it could be difficult to convince him with some of Europe's biggest clubs ready to sign him this year.
While Paris are not expected to make such a huge signing this winter despite the long-term injury sustained by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, they could make a move for the player next summer as they monitor him closely all season.
Would signing Prestianni be a smart move for Paris Saint-Germain?
The talent of this player is quite simply undeniable and he is currently having the best season of his young career as he also appear to be edging closer to a massive move to a European giant. However many questions arise when analysing the signing of this player at PSG.
The first one would be the fit as he primarily features on the right wing, while also being able to play lef-winger and as a number 10. But in a side loaded like Paris in every position it would be difficult for him to get consistent minutes for the Parisians, unless one of the top players were to leave the club next summer. It wouldn't make much sense for Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Luis Enrique to sign this player with such an important price tag if it isn't to play him often.
When looking at the squad, many players such as Senny Mayulu who has recently been called up by Zinedine Zidane, and Dro Fernandez can play at the same positions and do not get regular minutes in top games.
The second big question regarding his potential arrival is controversy. Last season, he found himself in the middle of a racial abuse claim from Vini Jr. with several Real Madrid players backing the Brazilian's statement. While Prestianni denied any wrong doing, he received a six-game ban for homophobic remarks, including three suspnded for two years after also missing the second-leg against Madrid.
As good as he is, it might not be the best move to sign him to the club whether it is this winter or next summer.
