Birmingham City have signed former West Ham United defender/midfielder Jonathan Spector following his release.

The 25-year-old, who has also played for Manchester United and Charlton Athletic, has put pen to paper on a two-year contract.

Birmingham manager Chris Hughton told his club’s official website: “Jonathan is a player who has got experience of playing in the Premier League and as an international for America so he has good credentials. And at 25 he’s at a very good age.

“He is versatile and can play in a few positions. I think he will be a big asset for this club.”

West Bromwich Albion have loaned in Birmingham City ‘keeper Ben Foster for the coming season.

Moving in the opposite direction is fellow ‘keeper Boaz Myhill, who joins City on a year’s loan.

West Brom manager Roy Hodgson told his club’s official website: “We are very, very happy that the deal to bring Ben from Birmingham has gone through.

“He was always the goalkeeper that we targeted as our No.1 choice for the season.

“We are hoping he will be as successful here as he has been with his previous clubs.

“We are confident Ben is the goalkeeper we need to help us enjoy a successful season in the Barclays Premier League.”

Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the signing of Birmingham City defender Roger Johnson for an undisclosed fee.

The 28-year-old centre-half has put pen to paper to a four-year contract at Molineux.

Johnson told his new club’s official website: “I’m delighted and just really pleased the deal got done.

“I had a great time at Birmingham and made some great friends there and the fans were great.

“And we had a bit of success as well.

“It’s a shame the relegation came around when it did and then the manager went and a few of the players have gone but I wish them well.”

He added: “There were a lot of things which attracted me to Wolves.

“I’d like to think I know what the manager [Mick McCarthy] is about – he doesn’t mess around and is straight down the line.

“That’s what I’m about as well and I’m looking forward to working with him.

“I’ve been vocal on the pitch ever since I was at Wycombe and that’s not going to change.

“I also know a few of the boys and can also stay in the area which is good for me and my family.

“And I think Wolves are a club which are hopefully going to go places and I’d like to be part of that.”

Blackpool have swooped to sign former England striker Kevin Phillips on a one-year contract.

The 37-year-old was released by Birmingham City at the end of May after three years at the club.

The veteran told his new club’s official website: “I did a fair bit of work last year for Sky television watching Blackpool when I was commentating. Like everyone else in the country, I enjoyed watching Blackpool play and creating chances. It was exciting to watch and [manager] Ian Holloway is an infectious manager. That was certainly a major factor in me wanting to join Blackpool.

“I’ve scored many goals in my career and I still believe I’ve got many in me. Hopefully I can get on the end of a few of those chances that we create.”