Mourinho considers Andreas Schjelderup to be an essential part of Benfica and not a surplus player.

According to the newspaper La Stampa, Juventus had an interest in Andreas Schjelderup and proposed a swap deal to Benfica involving right-back João Mário. This potential deal did not happen.

The hypothesis of a swap deal between Juventus and Benfica for 21-year-old Norwegian winger Andreas Schjelderup is considered a background possibility for the Italian club. Schjelderup joined Benfica in January 2023 for a transfer fee reported to be €14 million. He is under contract until June 2028 and has a €100 million release clause. The Norwegian international has 8 caps for his country, and has scored one goal and provided two assists in 11 Liga Portugal appearances this season. Roma and Bologna have also been linked with the player. His current market value is €14.00m, according to Transfermarkt.