Overview
- This weekend multiple outlets reported Tottenham have shown interest in Andreas Schjelderup and have made initial contact but have not lodged a formal bid.
- Schjelderup’s World Cup displays — including two assists against Brazil and a goal versus England — sharply raised his transfer profile and prompted the approach.
- Reports cite a reported release clause close to £100m that Tottenham want to avoid triggering, and Spurs are said to prefer negotiating a lower fee.
- Benfica’s new manager Marco Silva is understood to want to keep Schjelderup, who is under contract until 2028 and has reportedly been reluctant to sign an extension.
- If talks progress the transfer would address Tottenham coach Roberto De Zerbi’s need for a left winger, and sources say a deal could hinge on the player’s preference and negotiations over a fee reportedly in the €40–50m range with add‑ons.