Breaking: Portsmouth swoop for first summer signing as ex-Burnley, Ipswich and Wolves man arrives at Fratton Park

On the day of the transfer window opening, the former Burnley man has signed a three-year deal and will be the Blues’ number one this season.

The 29-year-old featured in Peterborough’s League One play-off campaign last season, while on loan from the Clarets.

Joining in January, he made 24 appearances in all competitions as the Posh lost in the semi-finals to Sheffield Wednesday in dramatic circumstances.

The 6ft 5in keeper began his career in non-league before joining Cambridge United in July 2012, going on to make 93 appearances.

Wolves bought him in July 2017 and, during his time at Molineux, he made eight first-team appearances.

Norris was loaned to Ipswich for their 2019-20 campaign in League One, featuring 20 times in a season curtailed by Covid.

He then joined Burnley for an undisclosed fee in August 2020 and would feature three times in three years for the Clarets, including Premier League starts against Liverpool and Sheffield United in 2020-21.

However, following his Turf Moor release at the end of last term, the Blues were alerted to his availability and swiftly made their move.

Sporting director Rich Hughes is targeting the recruitment of two goalkeepers during the transfer window – and now has his first through the door.

The Blues are eager to loan out Toby Steward and Josh Oluwayemi to non-league for regular game time to aid their development.

That leaves them in the market for another goalkeeper to challenge Norris for a first-team spot, although primarily serve as a number and substitute back-up.

Hughes has previously admitted he wants 9-10 new signings this summer and will be buoyed having his first over the line in the opening hours.