Tottenham’s search for greater firepower in wide areas has led them towards one of Europe’s most closely watched young attackers, with TeamTalk reporting that Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup is firmly on the club’s radar. Early contact has been made, but the message from Portugal is already clear, any deal will demand a major outlay.
Benfica’s position is described in emphatic terms. Tottenham “have been told that Portuguese giants Benfica will accept nothing less than €80million (£68m / $91m)” for the Norwegian winger, a figure that underlines both the player’s rapid rise and the Portuguese club’s confidence in his long-term ceiling.
Andreas Schjelderup Price Set by Benfica
Sources indicate Spurs are “very keen to strengthen that side of their squad” and believe Schjelderup can bring “pace, creativity and end product” to their forward line. That profile explains the growing interest. At 22, he appears to fit the recruitment model of a club looking for immediate impact with significant room for development.
His recent form has only increased the noise around him. The report notes that Schjelderup “took his fine form from last season into the World Cup with some standout displays for Norway”, including a goal against England in the quarter-finals and four assists across the tournament. Those performances have helped push his valuation higher, particularly with multiple clubs across Europe now monitoring the situation.
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Benfica, as ever, are in no mood to sell cheaply. According to the report, club sources “do not feel under any pressure to sell for less than €80million (£68m / $91m) and will drive a hard bargain”. That has become a familiar posture for the Lisbon side, whose track record in extracting maximum value from elite prospects is well established.
Tottenham Transfer Interest Remains at Early Stage
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