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Price tag tests Liverpool's rebuild as Mourinho's target looms
Liverpool have lost Mohamed Salah and now face a €40 million asking price for Andreas Schjelderup, a player adored by Jose Mourinho. The Anfield outfit must balance the need for firepower with a steep price tag as they rebuild their attack.
Liverpool's attack is in dire need of reinforcement after Salah's departure. It is unclear whether Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz will return to form during the 2026‑27 campaign.
Several attackers have already been linked with an Anfield switch, the vast majority being left‑wingers. Liverpool have also signed Victor Munoz, who can operate on the right, but he has never played in the Premier League and was not the most prolific last term, leaving doubts about his ability to fill Salah's void.
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Andreas Schjelderup, a Norwegian international, was a breakout star of the 2026 World Cup, contributing goals and assists and nearly eliminating England. He is naturally a left‑winger but has also been deployed on the right throughout his career. He was adored by Jose Mourinho during Mourinho's spell as Benfica manager, having helped the club to 17 goals last term. Benfica will not accept less than €40 million for Schjelderup, a new asking price that emerged after the World Cup. The club also holds a two‑year contract with a €100 million release clause for the Norwegian. A Bola reported that Schjelderup's desire to play in England has long been known and that Tottenham, Chelsea and Liverpool appear on the radar. The report added that before the World Cup the price tag was set at €40 million and now Benfica will not settle for less. Liverpool must decide their priorities this summer as Manchester City have already spent £116 million on Elliott Anderson and could spend around £80 million on Ayyoub Bouaddi, putting pressure on the Reds to act quickly. Because the club cannot rely on an endless money pit, they will need to sell players to fund new signings, a problem given last season's lack of depth. Andoni Iraola and Richard Hughes therefore need to determine their strategy before it is too late.