Eintracht Frankfurt are monitoring 26-year-old Norwegian centre-back Jesper Daland of Viking FK. Scouts from Eintracht Frankfurt, Schalke 04 and Lille were reportedly present to watch the defender live. Daland has emerged as a target ahead of the January transfer window. Eintracht Frankfurt currently sit eighth in the Bundesliga with four points from three games and a goal difference of minus one. The team recently won 3-1 against FSV Mainz 05 and are preparing for their home clash against league leaders SC Freiburg on 19 September. Daland has featured for Viking FK in the Eliteserien this season, displaying defensive reliability. His contract runs until the end of 2027, making a winter transfer feasible. The player is known for his physical presence and ability to initiate play from the back. Eintracht Frankfurt could view him as an option for central defence, particularly given the first-team squad workload. Club officials have not publicly commented on interest, but the scouts' presence indicates serious evaluation. A transfer would depend on Viking FK's willingness to negotiate and the financial terms involved. The next opportunity to assess Daland may come during the October international break. The club will continue to monitor the situation and make a decision based on sporting and financial considerations.