Tottenham Ḥotspur are already exploring targets to address their left-wing issue ahead of the January window, including one controversial figure.Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that his decision to leave Mathys Tel out of Tottenham’s squad against Aston Villa was tactical rather than injury-related.That comes as a bitter blow to the Frenchman, who has been backed to the hilt by the Italian, but has failed to take his opportunities.With Wilson Odobert and Mykhailo Mudryk out with injuries, it appears that signing a new left-winger may be at the top of Tottenham’s agenda in January, and they could turn to an Argentine starlet.Photo by Joao Bravo/Sports Press Photo/Getty ImagesTottenham in three-horse race to land Benfica’s Gianluca PrestianniAccording to a report in O Jogo (as relayed by Sport Witness), Tottenham are one of the clubs that have been impressed with Gianluca Prestianni, who has had an outstanding start to the season for Benfica.The 20-year-old has scored five goals and provided three assists in seven league matches, in addition to the three in four he has scored in Europa League qualifying.This has piqued the attention of Spurs and Aston Villa from England as well as Atletico Madrid, who are now keeping a close eye on the youngster.It is revealed that representatives from the three clubs were in attendance during Benfica’s big clash against Porto last week to watch Prestianni, who impressed in front of the scouts.Many fans will recognise the Prestianni name after Gianluca was accused of making a racist remark to Vinicius Jr in a Champions League knockout play-off match against Real Madrid in February.Racism comes with a mandatory 10-game ban as per UEFA rules, but the accusation went unproven. Prestianni was eventually slapped with a six-game ban instead after admitting to using a homophobic slur (BBC).Prestianni could be available for a cut-price fee despite huge release clauseO Jogo suggest that Spurs and Atletico could make a move for the Argentine international as early as the January window, with the player being high on the wishlist of both clubs.Prestianni is contracted to Benfica until June 2029, and although his deal includes a €100m (£86m) release clause, the youngster is currently only valued at €20m (£17.2m).However, one would think that if the 20-year-old continues his hot streak in front of goal for another month or two, his valuation will undoubtedly go up ahead of the winter. But will his controversial past count against him?READ MORE: Tottenham enter six-horse Premier League race for Gjivai Zechiel after 9 G/A in 8 gamesThe post Tottenham interested in £17.2m winger who got six-match ban for ‘homophobic conduct’ appeared first on Spurs Web.