Cardiff City have returned with a substantially improved offer for Tromsø midfielder Jens Hjertø-Dahl, submitting a package reported to be worth in excess of 100m Norwegian kroner as negotiations begin between the two clubs. The bid, lodged this week, is understood to include roughly 80m NOK guaranteed — approximately £6.2m — with add-ons taking the total above the 100m mark and the overall package valued at more than £7.8m.
Potential club record and context
If finalised, the deal would comfortably surpass Tromsø’s recent sale record. The Norwegian club’s previous highest fee was reported at around 70m NOK (about £5.5m) for Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh last month. Cardiff’s interest in Hjertø-Dahl has grown since the club secured promotion back to the Championship and are seeking midfield reinforcements following the departure of Ryan Wintle.
| Item | Amount | Approx. GBP |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff guaranteed portion | ~80m NOK | ~£6.2m |
| Cardiff total package (including bonuses) | >100m NOK | >£7.8m |
| Tromsø previous record sale | ~70m NOK | ~£5.5m |
Negotiations and competition
Tromsø have not accepted the offer yet, but the clubs are reported to be in active talks. A prior, lower bid from Cardiff earlier in July was rejected; the improved package indicates renewed determination from the Bluebirds and significant backing from the club’s ownership. Local reporting has also indicated that owner Vincent Tan has taken a close interest in the negotiations.
Other clubs remain linked with Hjertø-Dahl. Rangers are among those previously to have had an offer turned down and were said to be monitoring developments, although reports suggest their pursuit has softened as they explore other midfield targets.
- Cardiff have made a second, larger offer for Jens Hjertø-Dahl this week.
- The package exceeds 100m NOK in total value, with around 80m NOK guaranteed.
- If completed, the transfer would break Tromsø’s record sale set last month.
The move would represent a significant outlay for Cardiff as they prepare for life back in the Championship under manager Brian Barry-Murphy, who has identified midfield reinforcements as a priority. The ultimate outcome may hinge not only on agreement between the clubs but on the player’s own preference amid interest from several suitors.
InfoRadar will monitor further developments as negotiations proceed and report confirmed progress on any agreement or additional bidders joining the pursuit.
