Wolverhampton Wanderers are now interested in signing Tromso IL midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl this summer, and a transfer could be possible for a relatively low fee.
Wolves could be set to do battle with West Ham United for the 20-year-old's signature, and they are also set to face off against Nuno's side on Friday night at 8pm, in a Premier League clash at the London Stadium.
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Of course, it has been a very difficult campaign for the Old Gold, having won just three Premier League matches all season, but one of those victories came against West Ham, which should give them confidence heading into the game.
Rob Edwards' side ran out 3-0 winners against the Hammers at Molineux, on what was a special day for 18-year-old midfielder Mateus Mane, who bagged his first professional goal in the rout.
However, keeping hold of Mane beyond the summer could be a difficult task, with a number of top Premier League sides keen, which means it could be a savvy move to bring in another young midfielder.
Wolves enter race to sign Jens Hjerto Dahl
According to a report from TV2 in Norway (via Sport Witness), Wolves have now stormed into the packed race to sign Tromso IL star Hjerto-Dahl, alongside West Ham, Rangers, Celtic, and a number of other clubs from across Europe.
The central midfielder is expected to set potential suitors back €13.4m (£12m), which would be an affordable fee for a Premier League side, although the Old Gold's impending relegation to the Championship could hinder their chances of getting a deal done.
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The 2026 Eliterserien campaign has just begun, but the Tromso maestro is off to a flying start, averaging two goals a game, having found the net on four occasions in his opening two matches.
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The youngster also caught the eye during the 2025 campaign, attracting interest from Rangers prior to the January transfer window, at which point he was dubbed a "sensation" by journalist Pete O'Rourke.
Wolves will undoubtedly be looking to bounce back to the Premier League at the first opportunity, which means it could be a risk to bring in players unproven in a major league, but Hjerto-Dahl looks like an exciting prospect.
Edwards already has Andre at his disposal in central midfield, and the Brazilian has spoken highly of his manager in the build-up to the trip to West Ham, saying: "He’s a top person, firstly. When he came I was in Brazil as my son was not well, so he sent me a message and this was important. First, you need to be a good person, then be good at work.
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"On the pitch he gives me a lot of confidence to play. He says, ‘You are a top player’ so every day we fight, fight, fight. So, I’m very happy working with him, he’s a top gaffer and a top person, and I want to help him a lot. I’ll give all of my life inside the pitch to help him."