Andreas Schjelderup concluded the season on a high note, delivering increasingly impressive performances for Norway at the World Cup. The Benfica winger particularly shone in the knockout stages, providing two assists against Brazil (2-1) in the Round of 16 and scoring a stunning goal against England (1-2) in the quarter-finals.
The 22-year-old Benfica gem has seen his value soar, attracting significant interest from the Premier League, which is his preferred destination should he depart the Estádio da Luz. Tottenham is among the interested clubs, having listed the winger as a target to bolster their attack, alongside Manchester City's Savinho.
The Spurs have been closely monitoring the winger, who finished the season with 12 goals and 11 assists in 58 appearances for both club and country. Benfica is aware of the English interest but will not budge from their valuation of at least 40 million euros to release one of their crown jewels.
As Rui Costa has previously stated, Schjelderup has a contract renewal offer from the Eagles on the table but has yet to respond. And, as previously reported by A BOLA, the situation has not become any easier, as the player is seriously considering the possibility of leaving the Estádio da Luz this summer, despite being under contract with Benfica until 2028.
Schjelderup is a crucial player for Marco Silva as they aim for the Europa League group stage, although he will be unavailable for the clash against St. Gallen in Switzerland on Wednesday. The 22-year-old winger went on holiday after Norway's elimination by England on July 11th.