West Ham have completed the signing of Blackburn full-back Lars Jacobsen.
Hammers boss Avram Grant turned to the Danish defender after backing out of a deal to sign Rovers team-mate Pascal Chimbonda, but had been forced to wait for Premier League approval.
That has now been given, confirming Jacobsen’s move to Upton Park on a free transfer and the 30-year-old will now link up with his new team-mates following the international break.
Meanwhile, the Hammers have also confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Ruud Boffin on a two-year deal from MVV Maastricht following a successful trial.