Hammers complete Mears signing

West Ham have confirmed the signing of defender Tyrone Mears from Preston North End for a fee that could rise to almost £2m (€2.88).

The 23-year-old right-back has agreed a four-year deal with the Premiership side for an initial fee of £1m (€1.44m) to become the Hammers’ second signing in quick succession after Carlton Cole moved across London from Chelsea.