{"id":17187,"date":"2026-07-14T09:42:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T09:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=17187"},"modified":"2026-07-14T09:42:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T09:42:55","slug":"liverpool-step-up-interest-in-benfica-winger-andreas-schjelderup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=17187","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool step up interest in Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Liverpool\u2019s search for greater quality and long-term security in wide attacking areas has led them towards another of Europe\u2019s rising talents.
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With the Reds continuing to plan beyond Mohamed Salah, their recruitment team appear to be assessing younger wingers who can develop into major contributors rather than expecting one player to replace the Egyptian\u2019s extraordinary output immediately.<\/p>\n

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A move for a player already producing at Champions League and international level would fit that approach.<\/p>\n

However, Liverpool are not alone in the race, and his impressive World Cup campaign has only increased Benfica\u2019s negotiating power.<\/p>\n

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According to A Bola, Liverpool are interested in Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup, with Chelsea and Tottenham also closely monitoring his situation.<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old is considering taking on a new challenge despite having two years remaining on his contract, but Benfica are expected to demand at least \u20ac40m before considering a sale.<\/p>\n

Liverpool\u2019s admiration was reported before the World Cup reached its closing stages.<\/p>\n

Liverpool\u2019s transfer media watch previously identified Schjelderup as an attacking option for the Reds, while also noting Tottenham\u2019s interest in the Norwegian international.<\/p>\n

Schjelderup appeared six times as Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals, using the tournament to demonstrate his confidence, direct running and ability to create danger from the left.<\/p>\n

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The deal could appeal to Iraola and his team<\/h2>\n

His finest World Cup moment came against England, when he opened the scoring with a superb effort before Norway eventually suffered a 2-1 extra-time defeat.<\/p>\n

The Guardian described how his strike put England under major pressure in Miami.<\/p>\n

Schjelderup would offer Liverpool a technically gifted winger who can drift inside, carry the ball and contribute goals. At \u20ac40m, he would also be considerably cheaper than several of the club\u2019s other reported attacking targets.<\/p>\n

Liverpool should explore this deal seriously. Schjelderup is still developing, but his age, European experience and strong international performances make him an attractive long-term investment.<\/p>\n

However, the Reds should avoid being dragged into a bidding war with Chelsea and Tottenham. He would arrive as a promising option rather than a guaranteed Salah replacement, so Liverpool must ensure the final fee reflects that reality.<\/p>\n

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