Barcelona is closely monitoring Andreas Schjelderup, the 21-year-old Norwegian winger starring for Benfica. A club scout attended Benfica’s recent win over Arouca to gather a detailed report on the player, whose technical skills and one-on-one abilities mark him out as a standout in the Portuguese league.
Schjelderup has featured in 34 matches this season, tallying seven goals and four assists. Benfica coach José Mourinho has praised his potential to become a global star if he secures more consistent playing time. Valued at around €18 million, the club expects to command a higher fee, given the interest from Serie A and Premier League teams.
For Barcelona, Schjelderup represents a viable option should salary talks with Marcus Rashford, their top target, stall. The Catalan club is prepared to meet Rashford’s €30 million purchase clause but needs to agree on his salary terms.
Following this approach, Barcelona aims to secure young talents with high ceiling potential, thereby bolstering their attacking options regardless of the outcome with Rashford.
