Liverpool and Tottenham want to sign Andreas Schjelderup this summer, but the attacker may not be allowed to leave Benfica because their new manager believes he is an important part of his plans.
After Jose Mourinho left for Real Madrid, Marco Silva became the new Benfica manager and will lead the club this season. As a result, he now has a say in which players can leave and which ones should remain at the club.
Following his performance at the World Cup, Schjelderup has become one of the Benfica players attracting attention from English clubs. The Norwegian attacker is now being monitored by teams in the Premier League, and a move away from Portugal could be considered.
Benfica want Schjelderup to remain at the club
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Schjelderup would likely welcome the opportunity to play in the Premier League, especially with top clubs showing interest in adding him to their squads. Benfica are aware that offers could arrive, but they are prepared to reject them.
The club’s position is influenced by Silva, who sees the attacker as a key player for the future. According to [Sporten](https://sporten.com/benfica-sjefen-setter-foten-ned-tottenham-far-nei-pa-50-millioner-euro-bud-pa-norske-andreas-schjelderup/), the manager has already communicated his stance to Schjelderup and informed him that he must remain at Benfica for at least one more season.
Silva believes the attacker still has an important role to play, and Benfica want to continue benefiting from his development before considering any possible departure.
Liverpool and Tottenham could continue pursuit
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There is still plenty of time remaining in the transfer window, and Schjelderup’s interested clubs are unlikely to give up simply because his manager wants him to stay.
Liverpool and Tottenham could continue attempting to find a way to complete the signing if they believe the player is worth pursuing. A convincing offer could potentially change the situation and give Silva the financial resources to bring in a replacement for the Norway star.
For now, Benfica remain determined to keep Schjelderup, while his Premier League admirers will continue monitoring developments. The final decision could depend on whether an offer arrives that is too attractive for the Portuguese club to reject.