Market stirs, Erling Haaland's compatriot on Benfica's shortlist | OneFootball

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·9 April 2026

Market stirs, Erling Haaland's compatriot on Benfica's shortlist

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Jens Hjerto-Dahl, 20, has stood out as one of Tromso’s leading figures, attracting interest from several European clubs, including Sporting and Benfica, as well as West Ham, Wolverhampton, Hamburg and Besiktas. The young midfielder is on the Eagles’ shortlist.

In the winter transfer window, Besiktas - who lost their last match with a goal from Kerem Akturkoglu - even made a concrete offer of around €9 million, according to Norwegian TV station TV2, but Erling Haaland’s compatriot chose to stay at Tromso, continuing to develop and gain experience.


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The Norway under-21 international combines physical presence with technical quality. Sports commentator Jesper Mathisen stressed that Tromso are “sitting on a gold mine” and believes Hjerto-Dahl is destined for a more competitive league than Turkey.

With a contract running until December 2029, the midfielder continues to attract international attention. His strong start to the season has reinforced the interest of top clubs and the expectation is that Jens Hjerto-Dahl will soon make the jump to a bigger league.

valued at €7 million - he has scored four goals in just two matches played, both in the league, having netted a hat-trick in the opening round.

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