Ibehre made almost 250 appearances for Orient

Walsall have made a second signing in two days, adding striker Jabo Ibehre to their squad on a one-year deal.

He follows the arrival of defender Stephen Roberts on 1 July.

Ibehre, 25, scored seven goals last season for Leyton Orient, the club he has spent his entire career with since turning professional in 2000.

Saddlers manager Jimmy Mullen said: "It's nice to get a centre-forward in. He's tall, powerful, quick and more importantly has an eye for goal."

Our patience has been rewarded with this signing Walsall manager Jimmy Mullen

Ibehre rejected moves away from Leyton Orient in 2006 after the London club had accepted �100,000 offers from Brighton and Wycombe but he was released at the end of last season.

Mullen added: "I didn't think he would become available but when he did we quickly went in for him. I believe that we can get even more out of him.

"He burst into the Leyton Orient first team at a very young age and the experience that he has had in that time will stand him in good stead for the challenge here.

"Our patience has been rewarded with this signing. Players don't want to be rushed into making decisions and hopefully we'll be able to add another three or four new faces in the days ahead."