30-8-10: Free agent Paul Scharner has signed with West Brom on a two-year deal. "I'm delighted to welcome Paul to the club," Baggies boss Roberto Di Matteo told Albion's official website. "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. "Paul is a powerful, competitive player who is good on the ball, excellent in both boxes, can play in numerous positions and also chips in with goals. "He is obviously short of match practice at the moment but when he's fully up to speed I'm sure his experience will prove invaluable as we strive to establish this club in the Premier League." Sporting and technical director Dan Ashworth added: "Paul has been on our radar ever since we knew he would be leaving Wigan and it is great news for the club that he has agreed to join us. "At the start of the window, we looked in-depth at several players who were becoming free agents and had considerable experience in top-flight football either in England or abroad. "I think we've had some real success in this area with the arrivals of Paul, Steven Reid and Pablo Ibanez. "With the other players we've brought in for transfer fees, we now have a nice blend of youth and experience within the squad and plenty of competition for places."