Liverpool told it would take at least $57M to sign young World Cup star

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Liverpool has been linked to yet another World Cup star this week as new head coach Andoni Iraola looks to welcome more fresh faces through the door, though the player in question won't come cheapNorway winger Andreas Schjelderup celebrates his goal against England during Saturday's World Cup quarter-finalLiverpool has been told it will have to fork out at least $57 million if it wants to sign Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup this summer, following his impressive performances for Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Schjelderup, 22, made six appearances for Norway as the Scandinavians reached the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time in their history, scoring once - the opener in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to England - and laying on three assists for Stale Solbakken's side.Liverpool has already been linked with a number of World Cup stars this summer, including Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and Mexico starlet Gilberto Mora, but now Schjelderup has shot to the top of the pile following Norway's recent exit.According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, the Reds are one of three Premier League teams, alongside Chelsea and Tottenham, that are interested in securing the services of Schjelderup, with the trio said to be "watching his situation closely".The main storyline, however, is that Schjelderup is considering a new challenge this summer, despite still having two years remaining on his contract at Benfica and new head coach Marco Silva wanting him to be part of his plans for 2026-27.The report states that any move is expected to require an offer worth at least €40 million ($46m), though Correio da Manhã is now claiming that figure has risen to €50m ($57m) as a result of Schjelderup's recent performances.Schjelderup impressed for Norway at this summer's World CupSchjelderup is reportedly keen to play in England, putting Liverpool on red alert, to the point that he has turned down a lucrative contract extension in the Portuguese capital, with his eyes set on a summer exit.For a club of Liverpool's standing, fronting the money Benfica requires to let Schjelderup go would be no issue, especially when you consider the record £446m ($597m) that was spent by the Anfield hierarchy last summer.With Mohamed Salah out the door and recent reports suggesting that Cody Gakpo could potentially leave this summer, Liverpool is in need of a new winger who can play on either side, and Schjelderup could certainly fit the bill.The Norwegian produced 10 goals and seven assists in 43 games across all competitions for Benfica last season, but surrounded by better players at Anfield, could quite easily see those output figures increase.Schjelderup previously rejected Liverpool during his Nordsjælland days(Image: Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)Schjelderup was previously dubbed Erling Haaland 's heir in Norway and was even close to signing for Liverpool in the past, yet ended up snubbing the Reds in favor of remaining with local side Nordsjælland, a move that "hurt" him at the time."Of course, it was a bit hard (turning down Liverpool), because when you grow up, you watch the big names and then you hear that they want you, so your head starts to spin," Schjelderup told Goal.com in 2022."It hurt a little bit for my dad and me in our hearts (not to join Liverpool), but the move here was instead of going to an academy at the U19 or U17 level."Schjelderup's admittance that it was a difficult decision to turn down Liverpool's offer suggests he would be open to a move in the future, and that could now prove to be the case following reported interest from the Reds.