Barcelona Add Schjelderup to Shortlist as Rashford Decision Remains Open

Overview

• Barcelona are assessing whether to activate an agreed buy option of about €30m for Marcus Rashford, with reports saying the club is keeping options open.
• Andreas Schjelderup of Benfica has been added to the wishlist, with scouts observed at one of his recent matches and the player telling TV2 it would be “fantastic” if the interest were true.
• Coverage in Spain also points to homegrown alternatives, with Ez Abde and Mallorca’s Jan Virgili cited as targets who could be cheaper to bring back.
• One report estimates Schjelderup could cost around €40m, and separate reporting notes his two‑week suspended sentence could complicate a U.S. visa for the World Cup.
• Barcelona still aim to recruit a long‑term center forward to succeed Robert Lewandowski, a priority that could shape whether they keep Rashford or pivot to a younger winger.