Andreas Schjelderup has emerged as Tottenham Hotspur’s latest attacking target, with fresh reports revealing how Spurs intend to approach a deal for the Benfica winger.Having already strengthened their defence and midfield this summer, Tottenham have now shifted their attention towards the attack, where they are expected to sign two wingers and one striker before the transfer window closes.Savinho and Eli Junior Kroupi have dominated the headlines over the past few weeks, but another name to emerge on Tottenham’s shortlist is Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup.The 22-year-old has just returned from an outstanding World Cup campaign with Norway, where supporters will remember him assisting twice against Brazil before scoring Norway’s only goal in their quarter-final defeat to England.When news of Tottenham’s interest first surfaced last month, we also reported that Liverpool, AC Milan, Como and Atletico Madrid were monitoring the Norwegian’s situation. However, Schjelderup is believed to favour a move to the Premier League.Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer – GES Sportfoto/Getty ImagesTottenham are ready to step up Andreas Schjelderup pursuitDiscussing Tottenham’s interest, Pete O’Rourke explained that Schjelderup’s performances at the World Cup have attracted attention from Europe’s biggest clubs, including multiple sides in the Premier League.He confirmed that Tottenham are firmly among the clubs interested, with the Norwegian fitting exactly the profile Spurs are searching for as De Zerbi looks to add a new left-sided attacker. The winger has reportedly strengthened his reputation over the past few weeks, given his impressive World Cup performances.Football Insider report that Schjelderup has a release clause worth £100m, although Tottenham have no intention of triggering that figure and instead hope to negotiate a considerably lower fee with Benfica. Moreover, the 22-year-old himself is believed to be open to ‘considering a move’ this summer.Benfica still determined to keep Andreas SchjelderupEarlier last month, we reported that Benfica had no desire to sell Schjelderup, although they would be prepared to consider offers starting at around €40m (£34.4m).That valuation came before the Norwegian’s impressive displays during the World Cup knockout rounds, so any eventual asking price could now be even higher.However, O’Rourke has indicated that Benfica’s overall stance has still not changed, claiming that the Portuguese giants still want to keep Schjelderup, who remains under contract until 2028.Benfica’s new head coach Marco Silva is reportedly determined to retain his key players as they look to challenge for the league title next season, meaning Tottenham are unlikely to find negotiations straightforward if they formally open talks.READ MORE: Tottenham monitor £26 million midfielder after rejecting £46m Lucas Bergvall bidThe post Tottenham step up Andreas Schjelderup pursuit despite ‘£100m’ release clause appeared first on Spurs Web.