Rangers Transfer Update: Hjerto-Dahl Bid Rejected, Counter-Offer Made
Rangers have seen the race to sign Tromsø midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl quieten down this week. Many believed that Cardiff were close to a breakthrough, but that never happened for the Norwegian maestro.
Derek McInnes is busy preparing for Rangers' season opener on Friday against Dundee United at Tannadice. He'll likely do so with signing number seven, Vanja Dragojevic, who was the third midfielder through the door at Ibrox.
The Serbian followed Dan Neil and Cammy Devlin, with plenty of options for McInnes to choose from. As numbers grow, exits will become inevitable and that's where Hjerto-Dahl could come back onto the table.
Is Jens Hjerto-Dahl close to his next move? Ibrox News heavily covered Rangers £5.3million bid for Hjerto-Dahl, which was rejected out of hand by Tromsø. So, when Cardiff bid £7.8m, many thought the race was over.
Wales Online has shared another update on Wednesday, stating that Tromsø have also said no to that "huge" offer. They have reported that Tromsø have submitted a counter-proposal to that, thought Cardiff are yet to respond.
So, it only proves that the door is still fully open for Hjerto-Dahl to make the move to Ibrox if Rangers make it happen. What it'll take for Tromsø to accept Rangers bid for midfield gem Jens Hjerto-Dahl?
What next for Rangers?
It's very clear that Hjerto-Dahl would be a late arrival if Rangers proceed with their previous interest. That's if the midfielder holds out too, with other clubs making their moves.
Rangers have switched their attentions to Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya, who is set to become signing number eight. Then, it's all on wingers. Oliver Antman is set to join Anderlecht this week, with the likes of Ross McCausland also likely to leave.
McInnes won't want any clear holes in his squad at Ibrox, so sorting those key areas will be critical before adding some more quality. Hjerto-Dahl is set to feature for Tromsø in the Europa League qualifiers again on Thursday, so he's not on the verge of a move.
Rangers will be waiting for the right opportunity, and if it arrives, expect the Norwegian to be at Ibrox within days. The transfer market is all about timing, and that could work perfectly in the favour of those in Govan with Hjerto-Dahl.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): Rangers are 2nd in the Premiership, 69 points, 19 wins, 12 draws, 2 losses from 33 games, with recent form WLLLL.
Goals this season: Rangers have scored 66 goals and conceded 31, with a +35 goal difference.
Title race: Rangers are 1 point behind leaders Heart of Midlothian.
Next fixture: Rangers face Kilmarnock away on December 26, 2026, with Kilmarnock currently 11th in the table.
The transfer market is a complex and ever-changing landscape, and Rangers will need to be patient and strategic if they are to sign Hjerto-Dahl. With the club's current league position and recent form, a strong finish to the season could be on the cards. But for now, it's all about waiting for the right opportunity to strike.
