Cardiff City have contacted Norwegian club Tromso about Norwegian central midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl, but face strong competition from Rangers. Cardiff are understood to be hopeful of convincing Tromso to accept a lower price and have verbally proposed a deal worth around £5 million, an offer which was quickly dismissed. Tromso is seeking a fee close to £7 million for the 20-year-old, who is contracted until 2029. Rangers, who have a long-standing interest in the player, are also in dialogue with Tromso and are expected to intensify their pursuit after positive discussions with his representatives. The midfielder has reportedly made it clear he is interested in a move to Ibrox, favouring a switch to Glasgow over the Championship due to what he sees as better prospects for first-team and European football. If Rangers meet Tromso's valuation, the player is likely to choose the move to Scotland. The Norway U21 international, who has 7 caps, has 6 goals and 2 assists in 13 league appearances this season, with a market value of €10.00m according to Transfermarkt. Several other clubs, including Benfica and Beşiktaş, have also been linked with the player. The firmness of Tromsø's valuation is demonstrated by their rejection of a reported €7 million offer from Beşiktaş in January 2026 and more recent bids from Rangers worth over £5.5 million.