Andreas Schjelderup could be on his way away from Benfica during this transfer window. Ironically, Now was the first to report that Tottenham had made a concrete offer of €45 million in fixed transfer fees, plus €10 million in bonus schemes – a total of €55 million for the 22-year-old Norwegian.
A-Bola further states that Benfica are positive about the overall framework, but prefer a structure with 50 million euros fixed money and only 5 million euros in variables. Schjelderup has a contract with the Portuguese big club until 2028, with a buyout clause of 100 million euros.
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The 22-year-old from Bodø/Glimt was part of the Norwegian squad for the 2026 World Cup, and last season he recorded 43 games, 10 goals and 7 assists across competitions.
Schjelderup’s journey so far started at Bodø/Glimt, where he broke through as a teenager and was sold to Benfica in January 2023. The transfer was seen as a big step for the attacking winger, but the adjustment in Lisbon has been challenging. After a difficult start with little playing time, he was loaned out to FC Nordsjælland in Denmark, where he blossomed again. Back at Benfica last season, he finally made the step into the first team and showed why European giants are now turning their attention to him again.
Now it is time for the Premier League and Tottenham – a club known for investing in young, technical players. The question is whether the parties will be able to agree on the terms of a transfer that could be one of the biggest ever for a Norwegian player.
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