Why it looks like Jens Hjerto-Dahl wants Rangers to beat Cardiff to £8.5m transfer
Jens Hjerto-Dahl has surely given Rangers an opening to win the race for his transfer over Cardiff City.
Cardiff have been heavily linked with a move for the Tromso midfielder, with the Welsh club offering £7.8million for his services.
The Bluebirds continue to be in talks with the Norwegian side to sign the 20-year-old, but the Gers could still have hope.
There have been suggestions that the Ibrox hierarchy have seen a bid for Hjerto-Dahl rejected, with Cardiff now pushing for his signature.
The Norway Under-21 international now has a decision to make over his future.
Recently, the midfielder admitted the Glaswegian outfit would be his preferred destination and the door may still be open to getting a deal over the line in Govan.
What Jens Hjerto-Dahl has done for fresh Rangers transfer hope
Ibrox News has previously covered reports of Cardiff's attempt to beat competition for Hjerto-Dahl.
However, the Norwegian playmaker seems to have put a spanner in the works as he looks to take his time before deciding his future.
According to iTromso on 22 July, the midfielder wants to see what other opportunities present themselves if another club were to meet the £8.5m asking price.
The Glaswegian outfit have been tipped to make another bid for Hjerto-Dahl and his situation will be one to keep an eye on.
Why Hjerto-Dahl stance is ideal at Ibrox
Rangers are anticipated to sign Partizan midfielder Vanja Dragojevic to their midfield after already adding Dan Neil and Cammy Devlin to Derek McInnes' squad.
The Scottish manager has several options in the engine room as things stand, but they could soon offload a few of them.
Nicolas Raskin's exit feels inevitable at Ibrox after his impressive 2026 World Cup campaign.
It will also be interesting to see whether McInnes has Mohamed Diomande and Connor Barron in his plans for next season.
The Glaswegian outfit clearly need to work on outgoings in the midfield before making any more signings and Hjerto-Dahl's willingness to wait is certainly ideal.
Having already spent a significant sum this transfer window, the Govan side could do with raising some funds before pursuing a deal for the Norwegian prospect.