€30m Benfica star open to Barcelona switch in summer move

A €30m-rated Benfica star is open to a Barcelona switch this summer, with the player reportedly keen on a move to Camp Nou.

The Catalan giants are in the market for a more sustainable, cost‑effective alternative to expensive marquee names, and a young, high‑ceiling winger has emerged as a prime candidate.

Barcelona’s scouts have watched him closely in recent matches, reporting positively on his pace, off‑ball movement, and ability to cut inside from the left onto his stronger foot, all qualities that fit manager Hansi Flick’s preferred attacking profile.

The Benfica star in question is Andreas Schjelderup, the 21‑year‑old Norwegian winger, who has already established himself in the Eagles’ first team, contributing goals and assists while showing flashes of the attacking dynamism Barcelona wants further down the line, as reported by Diario Sport.

Schjelderup has publicly responded warmly to Barcelona’s interest, telling Norwegian outlet TV2 that a move to Barcelona would be “brilliant” and that he would be extremely happy if the rumours were true.

That openness has only encouraged Barcelona, who see him as a long‑term project that could grow alongside talents like Lamine Yamal and Gavi rather than simply filling a short‑term gap.

At Benfica, however, the club is keen to milk maximum value from Schjelderup’s sale, especially with his current contract running for another two years.

They are reportedly expecting a figure well above his listed market value, which could test Barcelona’s financial constraints despite their focus on younger, more affordable profiles.

On top of that, Premier League and Serie A suitors are also circling the Norwegian international, turning the situation into a genuine tug‑of‑war.

Barcelona’s plan is to move early and present Schjelderup with a clear sporting project, but Benfica’s demands and the interest of other major clubs mean this move, for all its promise, is far from a done deal.