Chelsea are reportedly looking to strengthen their attacking unit with the signing of Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup.
The talented young attacker has made a name for himself in the Portuguese league and impressed at the World Cup with Norway, catching the attention of top clubs.
However, any potential move to Chelsea may be complicated by the asking price, which could put a dent in the club's transfer plans.
Benfica are willing to sell Schjelderup, but only for around €40 million, a significant sum for a player who is still largely unproven at the highest level.
Chelsea may be hesitant to meet this demand, given the player's €100 million release clause in his contract, which limits the bargaining power of interested clubs.
The London club is closely monitoring Schjelderup's development and situation, but may not rush into a €40 million move for the young winger.
Benfica, on the other hand, are unwilling to sell Schjelderup for anything less than the agreed-upon price, making it a challenging transfer scenario for interested clubs.
Chelsea needs to replace Alejandro Garnacho, who has been linked with a move away after a disappointing campaign, and Schjelderup could be an ideal signing to fill the void.
The Norwegian winger is versatile enough to operate on either flank and has already shown his quality by scoring a goal against England in the World Cup quarter-finals.
In 86 appearances for Benfica, Schjelderup has recorded 15 goals and 15 assists, demonstrating his ability to create opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net.
