Official! Dahl snubs Benfica and signs for Premier League club

Hull City have announced the signing of Jens Hjerto-Dahl. The 20-year-old Norwegian midfielder, who stands at 1.94 metres and previously played for Tromsø, is heading to the Premier League in a deal that will have earned the Norwegian club €10 million.

The youngster was even linked with Benfica and Sporting, but ultimately chose England to continue his career. In the last Norwegian league season, Hjerto-Dahl made 14 appearances, all as a starter, scoring seven goals and also providing two assists.

Although the Norway international had been on Benfica’s radar, the Eagles have another clearly defined name in mind to strengthen the midfield. João Palhinha remains the main target for the Club of Light in that area, with Marco Silva counting on the Portugal international to add more strength to the squad.

The Club of Light intends to move for the midfielder and is expected to submit a formal offer to Bayern. According to information reported by Maisfutebol, Rui Costa and Herbert Hainer, president of the Bavarian club, are already discussing the terms of a possible deal. On the table is a one-season loan, accompanied by an обязательное purchase clause, worth slightly more than €15 million.

The operation, however, does not look simple. With less than a month until the transfer window closes, Benfica want to secure Palhinha, 31, but know that a great deal of patience will be needed to reach an agreement with Bayern, given the German club’s demands.

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