Rangers remain determined to sign Tromso midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl despite seeing their opening offer turned down by the Norwegian club.
The 20-year-old has emerged as one of Derek McInnes' priority targets as Rangers continue an extensive rebuild of their midfield ahead of the new season.
Dan Neil has already arrived at Ibrox, while negotiations are also progressing over a deal for Partizan captain Vanja Dragojevic. Hjerto-Dahl is another player high on the club's shortlist, with Rangers expected to return with an improved offer after their initial bid, believed to be worth around £5.3 million, was rejected.
Tromso reluctant to sell as Rangers push ahead
Tromso are understood to have little desire to lose one of their brightest young talents during the middle of their domestic campaign.
The Norwegian side are resisting interest from several clubs across Europe, but Rangers remain confident they can test that stance with a revised proposal.
Hjerto-Dahl has enjoyed an outstanding season, contributing five goals and two assists in 12 league appearances while establishing himself as one of the Eliteserien's most exciting midfielders.
Comfortable both defensively and going forward, the youngster has developed into the type of all-action midfielder Rangers have been targeting this summer.
Reports in Norway also suggest the player would favour a move to Ibrox should an agreement between the clubs be reached, despite interest from elsewhere in Europe.
Midfield overhaul gathering pace
Rangers' recruitment drive suggests McInnes is planning significant changes in the centre of the park before the transfer window closes.
Alongside Neil's arrival and the club's pursuit of Dragojevic, Hjerto-Dahl remains firmly on the radar, with Rangers prepared to invest heavily to secure multiple midfield additions.
If deals for both Hjerto-Dahl and Dragojevic are completed, the club's spending in midfield alone could move beyond the £10 million mark.
That level of investment would almost certainly lead to further departures.
Nicolas Raskin continues to attract interest from clubs across Europe, while Connor Barron has also been linked with a potential move away following an impressive first season at Ibrox.
With Lewis Ferguson also continuing to be mentioned as a possible target, Rangers could see further movement in midfield before the transfer window closes.
McInnes appears determined to reshape one of the most important areas of his squad, with the club targeting younger, energetic midfielders capable of driving Rangers forward as they look to mount a stronger title challenge next season.