Man United leading race for 21-year-old forward, ready to offer £52m in summer

Manchester United fans show their support with flags. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) Manchester United are interested in signing the Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup at the end of the season.The 21-year-old Norwegian is highly rated across Europe and has impressed with his performances in Portugal. Manchester United are hoping to secure his signature, and they are currently leading the race to sign him.Man United very keen on Andreas SchjelderupAccording to reports from Spain, they are prepared to submit an offer of €60 million in order to get the deal done. They need more quality on the flanks, and the 21-year-old will add some much-needed unpredictability to the attack. He is versatile enough to operate on either flank, and he could be an asset for the club.Meanwhile, Barcelona are keen on the player as well. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Benfica have a reputation for selling their best young players for the right price, and it is fair to assume that they are unlikely to stand in his way if a superb offer comes in.Just in: ‘Outstanding’ Man Utd target keen for summer move; He was deemed ideal Casemiro heirMan United could use more attacking depthManchester United have shown significant improvement and are looking to secure a place in the UEFA Champions League next year. They need to keep improving the team if they want to compete with elite clubs in the upcoming seasons. Adding more depth through the attacking unit would be ideal for them. They should look to invest in a quality striker as well.Meanwhile, Schjelderup is a young player with a lot of potential, and the opportunity to test himself in the Premier League will be exciting for him. Manchester United are an elite club, and he will want to establish himself as a key player for them if the transfer goes through. Schjelderup has 11 goal contributions this season.Sky Sports drop Thurs afternoon bombshell confirming Man Utd’s interest in Arsenal star they might ‘need to sell’