Rangers FC is chasing Tromsø IL midfielder Jens Hjertø-Dahl in a deal that could reach £7.5 million to £8.5 million, after the Norwegian club rejected an initial £5.3 million bid. The 20-year-old central midfielder has reportedly expressed interest in moving to Ibrox, but the gap between what Rangers want to pay and what Tromsø wants to receive tells a familiar story: valuation disputes that would make any crypto trader feel right at home.
The deal on the table
Rangers submitted a bid of £5.3 million for Hjertø-Dahl, which Tromsø promptly turned down. The Norwegian club’s asking price sits in the £7.5 million to £8.5 million range, a significant premium over the opening offer.
Tromsø sporting director Lars Petter Andressen confirmed that the bids received so far fall short of expectations. He also noted that the transfer window remains active.
Hjertø-Dahl, born on October 31, 2005, has delivered strong performances in Norway’s Eliteserien this season. He is under contract with Tromsø until December 31, 2029, which gives the selling club significant leverage.
