Liverpool were understood to be 'actively in the race' to sign Norwegian wonderkid Andreas Schjelderup before the talented youngster opted to join Benfica in the summer.
The Reds were reportedly in 'concrete talks' with Schjelderup ahead of a move that would take place in June, but a £12.5 million switch is being made to Portugal, according to TV2.
Schjelderup has put clubs in Europe on red alert after scoring 10 goals in 17 games for Nordsjaelland so far this season.
