Source: Team_Talk
Hammers await Jacobsen clearance
West Ham are awaiting Premier League approval to complete the free transfer of Denmark right-back Lars Jacobsen from Blackburn.[LNB] The move was sealed late on transfer deadline day and checks were being made to ensure the relevant paperwork was submitted before the 6pm deadline.[LNB]Jacobsen, 30, has earned 35 caps for his country and played 16 times for Blackburn after joining them on a free transfer from Everton last summer.[LNB]Hammers boss Avram Grant, whose side have shipped nine goals in their opening three Premier League games, had made recruiting a new right-back a priority. Jacobsen began his career at Danish side Odense and and played for Hamburg, FC Copenhagen and Nuremberg before joining Everton two years ago.[LNB]His appearances for the Toffees were limited by a shoulder injury and he was allowed to leave after one season.[LNB]Jacobsen played in all three of Denmark's matches at this summer's World Cup, where they failed to progress from their group.[LNB]
