Rocco Shein has been linked with a move to Cardiff City this summer according to reports from Norway, and reports overseas have credited Cardiff with an interest in him. However, WalesOnline understands that Cardiff City's supposed pursuit was incorrect.

Cardiff City has a concrete interest in signing Rocco Shein from FK Fredrikstad.

Estonian central midfielder Rocco Shein, 22, has received an offer from a representative of the English Championship. Negotiations between the clubs have begun. A possible transfer fee for Rocco Shein is discussed as three to five million euros. Shein's contract with Fredrikstad FK, which he joined in March 2025, runs until the end of 2028. The midfielder has 24 caps for Estonia, scoring one goal, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €2.30m. In the current Eliteserien season, he has made 11 appearances, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist.