De Zerbi is smitten with Benfica star and wants him at Tottenham | OneFootball

Tottenham have identified Andreas Schjelderup as one of their main targets to strengthen the squad next season, but the race for the Benfica winger promises to be highly competitive. The London club face competition from Liverpool and Chelsea, who are also closely monitoring the Norwegian’s situation.

Schjelderup saw his value rise significantly during the 2026 World Cup, a tournament in which he emerged as one of the standout revelations of his generation. The winger arrived at the tournament as a rotation option for the Norway national team, but quickly earned a place among the manager’s main choices. The news was reported by newspaper 'A Bola'.

The player’s performances did not go unnoticed. Schjelderup was decisive in the win over Brazil, having a hand in both of the Norwegian team’s goals, and scored again against England in the quarter-finals of the competition. The 22-year-old still has two years left on his contract with the Eagles, but is said to be considering the possibility of seeking a new challenge.

The Premier League appears to be a destination that particularly appeals to the winger, who has for some time shown a desire to compete in English football. That factor could benefit a potential move by Tottenham, who have been one of the most active clubs in this transfer window.

Spurs have already made some major moves in the market, securing players such as Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke. In addition, they have strengthened the squad with experienced names such as Martin Dubravka, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, all on free transfers.

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