04 Feb 2026 10:56:48
No issues regarding personal terms.
04 Feb 2026 11:00:26
Dahl?
04 Feb 2026 11:04:42
Good chance of Dahl happening then?
04 Feb 2026 11:38:00
He's been offered 1m a season, so there really shouldn't be any issues.
04 Feb 2026 11:44:23
I believe that is under 10,000 pounds per week after tax, Stevie. Not as high as it first appears.
04 Feb 2026 11:44:39
Are we still going on about this guy? If this guy was going to sign, he would have by now. His agent is touting him about all over the place. This guy will not be with us, unfortunately. Can guarantee yous all, Dahl doesn't sign for us. Would love to be wrong, but can sense it a mile away. It ain't happening.
04 Feb 2026 11:54:54
40k in hand a month is a lot of money, Aphe, of course it is, plus bonuses. By time he leaves the club, he would be a millionaire, unless he's a total idiot with money.
04 Feb 2026 12:03:50
Did I say it was not a lot, Paul?
Yet again, your desire to be negative outweighs your ability to understand.
I said it is not as much as first appears.
It is a fraction of the salary that physio favourite Dujon Sterling receives, for example.
The salary offered is comparable with the salary now received by Eivind Helland.
That is the benchmark being used by what is undoubtedly a special talent.
04 Feb 2026 12:07:18
Stiv, it has always been clear that the club would not meet the valuation for a January move.
I have to say, it is certainly news to me that Remi has been touting to everyone.
In terms of German interest in the boy, none of that has initiated in Norway.
There is no push from the player or representatives to force a move.
He is being advised on what is better for his career long term.
04 Feb 2026 12:30:09
Is that not twenty grand a week if it's a million a year? Ten grand take home, a dream to pay that much tax lol.
04 Feb 2026 12:32:57
Cooper rumour is EUR 1 million per year.
04 Feb 2026 12:38:51
You said not as much as 1st seems. Well, it is. Everybody from the UK knows how much tax you need to pay.
04 Feb 2026 12:40:10
Sterling reportedly on 22k per week (before tax).
04 Feb 2026 12:43:57
To the man on the street, 1m might be a lifetime wage. But for these young footballers, it's not far off par for the course. We've had players on.
If it's 1m euros, then we're talking c860k a year / 16.5k per week. That's astronomical for me personally, but likely 1/2 what we've paid some players in recent times.
It seems like a good deal to me if we can get it over the line. And the right kind of profile of player to offer it to, rather than putting out more to an older player like Rothwell etc. (no offense to him, and not suggesting it wasn't the going EPL rate he was getting).
04 Feb 2026 12:47:00
I think our wages have come down a bit. A lot of these guys will be on like 15k ish a week. Too many were on 25-30 before.
04 Feb 2026 12:53:49
Interesting info, Aphelion. Any info on the fee? After looking into the boy, I'd be both surprised and impressed if we get a hold of him.
I take it his advisors are talking to him about stepping stones in his career, building him up for the physical challenge of Scottish football?
Stig Inge is definitely doing good work if we can get a hold of boys like this with such good promise.
04 Feb 2026 12:53:50
For a footballer at us, 1 mill a year is not a lot. Come on now, quit looking for crap to moan about. Its bloody constant.
04 Feb 2026 12:58:30
When you consider Chermiti takes home double that amount, Dahl's wage fits in fine.
04 Feb 2026 13:05:57
Yo-Jimbo, absolutely correct.
Paul, you are the first to complain about standard of player, yet want the club to compete whilst paying substandard salaries.
It is not an astronomical amount of money, and a fraction of what was offered to the like of Matondo, Danilo, ect.
04 Feb 2026 13:07:28
Rosto, I said yesterday EUR 6.5 million rising to EUR 8 million is what I understand.
04 Feb 2026 13:14:44
1m euros a year is nothing compared to wages for modern footballers, and if we want to compete with teams around us, we will have to pay it and more. The problem in the past is we have gave wages far higher than that to players with far less potential than Dahl.
A player like Dahl comes here on they wages with the ambition to move on to better, you give a player like Tom Lawrence or Dowell that wage and your stuck with them.
04 Feb 2026 13:29:07
I'd bite the hand off them to get him for 6.5 - 8 million euros.
It would take something unthinkable to not treble that fee in 18 months to 2 years, given the current market.
04 Feb 2026 13:37:24
Exactly L-Mac17, Besiktas attempted a EUR 5 million offer, which is what has brought us back into the mix.
Tromso want EUR 8 million, but my information is they are agreed with the structure offered on those terms.
This is also comparable with the fee received for Eivind Helland.
04 Feb 2026 13:41:29
Respectfully, Asa, that fee seems relatively low for a guy who's been touted about big clubs in Europe. Bowie just left for 6m.
If that's the fee, is it possible that he has a buyout? Like I said earlier, I'm hopeful more than I am sure this one will happen.
04 Feb 2026 13:51:44
No, Rosto, in full honesty, clubs in Norway and Scandinavia place a high emphasis on future fees, sell-on % etc.
04 Feb 2026 13:54:53
Aphe, that ties in nicely to the 7 million pounds I'm being told.
That also fits with expected budget of 30-40 million pounds, we need CL money and one or two massive outgoings.
Interesting times imo.
04 Feb 2026 13:56:04
We seem to be arguing over wages and tax, and missing out on the good news of the update that there's no issues with personal terms. Step closer, according to Aph. Positive news.
04 Feb 2026 13:58:10
John, if January spending is anything to go by, I wouldn't be surprised with us spending 40m.
04 Feb 2026 13:59:03
I am glad the information seems to be similar both sides of the sea, my friend.
One thing i can say is Andrew means business.
He wants success massively.
Very exciting times, my friend.
04 Feb 2026 14:03:23
I would be delighted if we got him. Real talent. He would very likely help us win the league next season and perhaps get better results in Europe next time. Then, finally, make a good profit at a later date.
No reason to believe Aph's figures would be way off, but surely it's not for us to really care about what wage he would be coming in for? I'm only interested if he signs or not.
Just a rumour which may or may not happen.
04 Feb 2026 14:21:24
Wishy, we have a clear strategy. As u allude to, we spent circa 14 million in this window, includes Olson loan fee.
Dahl 7 million if we get him.
Same re Olson if we take option.
Plus two very significant signing on fees of around 2-3 million.
I'm liking our direction of travel.
Removing Davies, Rothwell, Matondo, Dowell, Cifuentes, King, hopefully Danilo, mb Tav, saves more than 170k a week.
Add in 7 million in loan fees this season, plus our contribution to wages, is massive money to add to the pot.
04 Feb 2026 14:37:04
It's clear to see, with the backing AC has given the club in January, he is serious about making us successful as soon as possible. I wouldn't be too disheartened even if we don't win the league this season, when you consider where we were at when Danny took over as manager, anything above 3rd is a bonus.
But next season is the real deal, no if or buts, we must win the league and, if i'm being greedy, also a cup.
04 Feb 2026 14:46:02
All great news. Celtic being offered and refusing 25m for Engels has done us a favour for sales in the summer of key personnel, especially if we win the league.
Scottish based players at all clubs are now commanding significant fees, and our club need to get on that train, and I'm sure they will under the new ownership and the talent they are looking to recruit.
04 Feb 2026 14:56:02
Is this a deal that's being agreed for next season? 🤔🤔
04 Feb 2026 15:34:36
Winning the league could be transformational for us. There is still a chance of automatic entry into the CL (if we win the title and Olympiakos don't win theirs), which brings huge reward no matter what the performances are like.
That, combined with our competitors getting less chance (or even no chance, depending on final league positions!) of the same prize pot, would be massive. A man can dream!
04 Feb 2026 15:46:44
Aphelion, most of these guys, as I'm sure you're aware, avoid as much tax as possible by investing heavily in their pensions, as they are allowed access to pension pots as early as 35. So clearing 10k a week at 21 is not to be sneezed at.
04 Feb 2026 16:00:19
Jens Hjerto-Dhal is on buttons just now in comparison. 10K/week is huge for this lad. I'm liking where Stig has got the club doing business in Europe. I would like Antman to come on in his game, as I think he has great potential. At 6'4", Naderi will terrify defences. JHD coming in the summer can only make us stronger.
04 Feb 2026 15:48:26
Did we get Rommens? - Yes.
Did we get Chukwuani? - Yes.
Did we get Skov Olsen? - Yes.
Did we get Naderi? - Yes.
Are we getting Dahl? - YES.
Have some patience, the finer details are still being finalised. Rangers is an excellent option for Dahl, WHY?
At Rangers he gets the opportunity to fight for a treble, play in European competition be a 1st team player, and move for a big fee to a top 5 league if he fulfills his potential, and will continue with his caps for Norway, it's a no brainer for Dahl and his agent.
Besiktas was not a good move for him in my opinion, and look how they tried to offer a low ball transfer fee of 5 mill, which Tromso rightly booted out.
we made a higher bid with significant add ons to get our top target.
6 mill up front with 2 mill added bonuses, he will be announced and arrive in the summer but the deal will be finalised long before then.
Former Norway, Liverpool and Blackburn star and Stig Inge Bjørnebye is working with Rohl and the Rangers recruitment team, finalising the deal with Dahls agent Remi Wulff.
Dahl's Key qualities include:
Physical and Aerial Ability: Standing at 194 cm, he is strong in duels, has a long stride, and is dominant in the air.
Technical Skill and Dribbling: He possesses refined ball control and "short dribbles" to escape tight spaces, often carrying the ball to break lines.
Playmaking and Vision: He is proficient in long passes to shift the center of play and demonstrates high-level vision in the final third, contributing with goals and assists.
Midfield Management: He is adept at dictating the tempo of the game, managing when to hold or speed up play, and finding open spaces.
Defensive Competence: He demonstrates good tackling timing and is a strong presence in his own defensive third.
Mentality: Described as mature and coachable with high tactical awareness.
Based on his 2025 performance for Tromsø IL, he has been noted for his ability to handle high-tempo pressure, making him a versatile box-to-box or holding midfielder option for major European leagues.
1 mill euros is £862, 695 pounds at current currency exchange rates
that equates to £16,590.29 a week before tax.
Jens Hjerto-Dahl (born 2005) is a highly-rated, 1.94m tall Norwegian central midfielder known for his imposing physical presence combined with technical proficiency. A U21 international, he excels in ball control, progressive dribbling, and controlling the game's pace. He offers strong defensive contributions, excellent passing range, and high maturity, attracting interest from European top-flight clubs.
04 Feb 2026 16:26:06
Very good post, Laudrup.
04 Feb 2026 17:09:46
Dahl is a win win, to be fair, getting an excellent player and will make money out of him after a couple of years, that's the Calsberg version of it anyway.
04 Feb 2026 17:45:00
New Rangers song:
Danny Danny D-A-H-L,
Danny Danny D-A-H-L.
04 Feb 2026 18:49:13
Paul, Aphe didn't say it wasn't a good wage and 22k is more than 20k. 👍