Jens Hjerto-Dahl in action for Tromso, with Derek McInnes in a circular frame inset
Jens Hjerto-Dahl and Derek McInnes Imago

Jens Hjerto-Dahl pursuit proves Rangers are taking the fight to Celtic off the pitch

Scott Mason

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Rangers and Celtic are already going head-to-head before the season starts.

Transfer business at both Ibrox and Celtic Park is continuing to rumble on as both Glasgow sides prepare for another season.

Derek McInnes will have vengeance on his mind as he looks to secure the much-coveted Scottish Premiership title next season.

Improving through the market is one way to go about it, and Jens Hjerto-Dahl could be the next arrival to come through the door.

Seven signings have already been completed by the Gers and that does not look to be ending at that.

And the Norwegian market has proven to be one that both Rangers and Celtic are putting focus on.

Rangers finally betting on Norway again with Jens Hjerto-Dahl

The Eliteserien is not that much of a known league and it is an area of the market the Gers do not often frequent.

Rangers have not shopped in Norway since the signing of Andrius Velicka back in 2008-2009 from Viking FK.

For Celtic, they have rarely bought from Norway as well, with their most recent example being Kristoffer Ajer in 2016-2017.

So, it is by no means a coincidence that this summer both Glasgow sides are venturing to the Scandinavian nation in pursuit of additions.

The Eliteserien is growing into a mass talent pool, and for clubs in the Scottish Premiership, those promising players are available at much cheaper prices.

As Norwegian football only continues to improve, there will undoubtedly be plenty more deals in the pipeline over the coming years.

And Rangers are beginning to show signs of that awareness - luckily just in time, as their rivals Celtic have as well.

The Gers' bitter rivals are closing in on a move for Bodo/Glimt forward Kasper Hogh, as per the Daily Record.

The Norwegian market is certainly set to be a hotly fought battleground as both sides end their droughts of dipping into that side of the market.

Jens Hjerto-Dahl in action for Tromso, with Derek McInnes in a circular frame inset
Derek McInnes convinces Jens Hjerto-Dahl to sign for Rangers, personal terms agreed as finances revealed

What next for Rangers after Hjerto-Dahl?

If Hjerto-Dahl comes through the door, the next steps are to begin working on wingers.

The Bears are extremely light in that department but have been linked to plenty.

Vaclav Cerny has been touted for an Ibrox return this summer, while Amario Cozier-Duberry is another option for McInnes in what has been a hectic summer.

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