Source: Daily_Mail
West Brom sign Paul Scharner from Wigan
West Brom have bulked up their squad ahead of the transfer deadline by signing former Wigan player Paul Scharner on a two-year contract.[LNB]Scharner, who can play in various defensive and midfield roles, joins West Brom as a free agent.[LNB]He has been earmarked for midfield duty by Baggies boss Roberto Di Matteo, with the midlands club claiming they fended off competition from rival Premier League clubs to sign the 30-year-old Austrian.[LNB] On the move: Paul Scharner in action for Wigan against Hull last season[LNB]Di Matteo told West Brom's official website: 'I'm delighted to welcome Paul to the club.[LNB]'He is exactly the type of player we've been looking to bring in because he is a proven Premier League player, having performed consistently well in the top flight for the past four and a half years.'[LNB]Meanwhile the Baggies are close to signing Rochdale defender Craig Dawson - and will send him back there on loan. Dawson, 20, was named League Two player of the year last season.[LNB]Middlesbrough were also interested but Albion should finalise a deal on Tuesday.[LNB] West Brom close on £3m Sidwell and open talks with ex-Wigan star ScharnerWigan aiming to tie up £2m deal for young Chelsea striker Di SantoWEST BROMWICH ALBION FC
