Rangers look to have moved a major step closer to securing one of the most exciting young talents in Scandinavian football, with Derek McInnes closing in on a deal that many supporters believe could eclipse last season’s loan success story, Mikey Moore.
While Moore lit up Ibrox during the 2025/26 campaign with a string of electrifying displays after arriving from Tottenham Hotspur, a return to Glasgow now appears increasingly unlikely.
The 18-year-old winger scored seven Scottish Premiership goals and added three assists, quickly becoming one of Rangers’ standout performers under former manager Danny Rohl. His form prompted hopes of another loan spell—or even an ambitious permanent move—but competition for his signature has intensified.
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly keen on taking Moore to Germany, while Tottenham have already rejected interest from newly-promoted Ipswich Town as Roberto De Zerbi considers the youngster’s role in his first-team plans.
With Moore’s future seemingly heading away from Ibrox, Rangers have wasted little time identifying another elite young talent capable of exciting the supporters.
That player is Tromso sensation Jens Hjerto-Dahl.
The 20-year-old midfielder has become one of McInnes’ priority transfer targets this summer, with Rangers making significant progress in negotiations despite strong competition from both Celtic and Cardiff City.
Reports suggest Hjerto-Dahl has already agreed personal terms with Rangers and has made it clear that Ibrox is his preferred destination after being convinced by McInnes’ vision for the club.
Two offers have reportedly been rejected by Tromso, but discussions continue as Rangers push to complete what would be another statement signing during an impressive recruitment drive.
Should the move be finalised, Hjerto-Dahl would become Rangers’ latest arrival following the additions of Lawrence Shankland, Ross McCrorie, Ben Godfrey, Ivor Pandur, Dan Neil and Cammy Devlin, with Vanja Dragojevic also closing in on a move from Partizan Belgrade.
What has Rangers supporters particularly excited is Hjerto-Dahl’s extraordinary production despite playing in a much deeper midfield role.
The Norwegian has already scored seven league goals this season in just 14 appearances while consistently influencing games from central midfield.
His ability to carry the ball through the middle, glide past opponents and arrive in dangerous attacking positions has drawn widespread praise.
Statistics also underline why Rangers are so determined to bring him to Glasgow.
Hjerto-Dahl has averaged around 1.4 successful dribbles per league match this season—remarkably close to Mikey Moore’s 1.5 average despite Moore playing as an out-and-out winger.
The Norwegian has also registered eight combined goals and assists in only 13 league matches this campaign, just one fewer than Moore produced across the whole Premiership season last year.
Those numbers become even more impressive considering Hjerto-Dahl operates primarily as a central midfielder rather than an attacking forward.
His performances have established him as one of the brightest young players in Norway, and Rangers believe his ceiling is even higher.
McInnes has already targeted proven Scottish Premiership performers during his rebuild, but Hjerto-Dahl represents something different—a long-term investment with the potential to become one of the league’s biggest stars.
If Rangers can finally complete negotiations with Tromso, they may not simply be replacing Mikey Moore.
They could be bringing in a player capable of surpassing the impact the Tottenham loanee made at Ibrox, while securing one of the Scottish Premiership’s most exciting young talents before the rest of Europe catches up.