Fulham completed the signing of Havard Nordtveit as the 28-year-old joined the Premier League on a loan deal from Hoffenheim.
The Norway international can play as a defensive midfielder or in the heart of the back four.
He’s made 11 appearances in all competitions for the Bundesliga outfit this season, with two separate injuries forcing him to spend away from the pitch.
This season, the Cottagers have conceded 53 league goals in the league and have the worst defensive record in the Premier League.
Football agent Stig Lillejord is of the belief the versatile player will hardly make any difference to Claudio Ranieri’s side.
“I don’t think Nordtveit will make any difference at Fulham at all,” Lillejord told Norway’s TV2.
Lillejord is not the player’s agent as Nordtveit is represented by Jim Solbakken, whose client lists includes Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Nordtveit was at Arsenal between 2007 and 2011, while he spent one season at West Ham United. The last two spells have ended in a disappointment for the player and he will be hoping that things are different this time around at Craven Cottage.
Commentator Endre Olav Osnes is more positive: “It’s a very exciting signing. They have it in place offensively, but need balance defensively.”
