'Shein has proved he can perform at a high level'

Portsmouth have moved into the Norwegian market, bringing in Rocco Shein from Fredrikstad, according to BBC News, who spoke to Fredrikstad fan and journalist Martin Bjerke for the inside track on the club's latest arrival.

Bjerke told the BBC that Shein has already shown he is capable of performing at a high level, suggesting Pompey have picked up a player with genuine top-flight quality rather than a punt on potential.

Details of the transfer itself weren't the focus of the piece, which instead leaned on local insight to paint a picture of what Portsmouth are getting. For a club working hard to re-establish themselves, recruitment from markets like Norway's Eliteserien has become increasingly common as English sides hunt for value and hidden gems.

Shein's move continues that trend, with Bjerke's assessment offering encouragement to Portsmouth supporters that their new man has the pedigree to make an impact, even if it remains to be seen how quickly he adapts to English football.