BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness is ready to turn to Norway's equivalent of David Beckham in a bid to boost his injury-ravaged squad.
Stabaek midfielder Martin Andresen, once voted the sexiest footballer in his homeland, was at Ewood on Saturday to watch Rovers' North West derby with Bolton Wanderers.
And the 25-year-old was due to begin a week-long trial with the club today as he attempts to secure a move to the Premiership.
"He's going to have a chat with us this week. He's a player who has been recommended to us," explained Souness.
"We need another midfield player so he will train with us, have a look around, and see what we've got to offer.
"He's the type of player we are looking for."
Souness's midfield resources have been seriously depleted by injuries and suspensions in recent weeks.
Barry Ferguson, Garry Flitcroft, David Thompson, Steven Reid and Alan Mahon were all missing as Rovers lost 4-3 to Bolton at the weekend -- their sixth home defeat in the Premiership this season.
Souness is therefore desperate to bring in cover during the transfer window and Andresen is a player who has been recommended to him by former Rover Stig Bjornebye, who is currently the assistant manager of the Norwegian national team.
Andresen was voted Norway's player of the year last season and he has experience of playing in England before following a brief spell with Wimbledon.
In the meantime, Rovers tossed away a 3-1 lead at Ewood Park on Saturday, losing 4-3 against Bolton.
"That was our season in 90 minutes. We were very good at some things, very bad at some things, and occasionally just bad," said Souness.
"I felt we played the better football in the first half. We scored three goals and generally had most of the ball.
"I think our problems arose by not dealing with Kevin Davies very well.
"Fair play to him, he messed our centre halves around all day.
"The four goals we conceded, from our part, were very poor."
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