Tottenham Hotspur have expressed interest in signing Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup, according to reports from Portugal. The 22-year-old Norwegian international is currently competing at the World Cup, but is reportedly seeking a new challenge in the Premier League.
Record reports that Spurs are monitoring Schjelderup alongside Liverpool, who view him as a potentially more affordable alternative to their primary target, Yan Diomande. Schjelderup is said to be receptive to a move to England and is prepared to reject any contract renewal offers from Benfica.
Benfica are reportedly seeking a fee of at least €40 million (£34.5m / $45.5m) for the player, who scored 10 goals and provided seven assists in 43 appearances across all competitions last season. He was previously a target for West Ham United in January, but a move was blocked by then-Benfica manager Jose Mourinho.
Tottenham have been active in the transfer market this summer, adding four defensive players – Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Martin Dubravka – to their squad. They are also reportedly close to securing a deal for Sandro Tonali, with the player having given his approval to join the club. A move for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes is also reportedly progressing.
The club is undergoing a significant rebuild following back-to-back disappointing domestic campaigns, and a recent £100 million investment from the Lewis family has further bolstered their transfer budget. While the funds are designated as working capital, a portion is expected to be allocated to player acquisitions. Schjelderup primarily plays on the left wing, a position that has been vacant since the departure of Son Heung-min to LAFC last summer, and could slot directly into the team.
Tottenham are also considering other options for the left-wing position, including Manchester City’s Savinho, although progress on that front has stalled. They have also been linked with moves for Marcus Rashford and Cody Gakpo, but Schjelderup represents a potentially more attainable target.
