How Rangers can structure tempting deal for Jens Hjerto-Dahl after £8.5m demands

Rangers will have to splash the cash to sign Tromso midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl this summer.

The Gers have seen an initial £5.3million bid for Hjerto-Dahl rejected, with the Eliteserien outfit valuing him highly.

Since late 2025, the 20-year-old has been linked with a move to the Light Blues and speculation around his future has ramped up again.

Tromso have set an £8.5m price tag on Hjerto-Dahl and the Ibrox hierarchy certainly have ways of getting a deal over the line.

Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises are continuing their heavy investment in the squad under Derek McInnes, but they will certainly have an eye on their budget, with other areas needing strengthening.

The Govan side have already spent £7m to sign Ross McCrorie and Ivor Pandur and it will be interesting to see how much they are willing to spend in the coming weeks, with significant sales also expected in G51.

Nicolas Raskin clause at Rangers can tempt Tromso

Nicolas Raskin moved to the Gers in January 2023 for around £1.5m and has now established himself as one of the best midfielders in Scotland.

The Belgium international is now attracting interest from multiple top teams across Europe and it wouldn't be surprising to see him leave for at least £20m before the end of the window.

Standard Liege included a 20 per cent sell-on clause when negotiating the deal with the Light Blues for the 25-year-old and could be in for a decent windfall from his sale.

The Ibrox hierarchy have seen their first bid rejected, but a significant sell-on clause should make it more appealing for Tromso, with Raskin's possible sale serving as an encouraging example.

How Jens Hjerto-Dahl mirrors Nicolas Raskin at Ibrox

It's clear to see why Rangers are in hot pursuit of Hjerto-Dahl, with the youngster arguably the perfect replacement for Raskin.

The Belgian ace has seen his position at the Gers evolve from a deep-lying playmaker to a box-to-box midfielder, a role many fans feel is his best.

Hjerto-Dahl would bring a similar profile to the Light Blues and operate more in the attacking half, having scored five goals and provided two assists in 12 league matches this season.

The Norwegian prospect is tidy with the ball at his feet and puts in a defensive shift to recover possession, which would certainly complement the Govan side's style of play.

Should Raskin move for big money, they have the funds sitting there immediately ready to make this move happen.