Barcelona are continuing their plans to reinforce the attacking line ahead of next season, with Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup emerging as a leading target, Idman.Biz reports.
According to Marca, sporting director Deco views the 21-year-old as one of the most suitable options to add pace and creativity on the left wing, an area the club are keen to upgrade as part of their ongoing squad rebuild.
Schjelderup remains under contract with Benfica until 2028, but his performances this season have attracted growing attention across Europe. The Norwegian has contributed seven goals and four assists in all competitions, underlining his development into a consistent attacking threat. His current market value is estimated at around €20 million, although Benfica are believed to have set a significantly higher release clause of €100 million.
The player himself has admitted he was not aware of Barcelona’s interest, but acknowledged that the prospect of joining the Catalan club “sounds incredible”. Despite that, Benfica are expected to resist any approach, with the Lisbon side determined not to part with one of their most promising young assets easily.
Barcelona’s renewed focus on emerging talent reflects both financial constraints and a broader strategy to build a competitive squad for the coming seasons, blending youth with experience as they look to return to the top of European football.
