Denmark defender Jacobsen in Everton deal

(CNN) -- Everton look set to make their first signing since the end of last season after agreeing a deal with Denmark defender Lars Christian Jacobsen on Monday.

Odense-born Jacobsen will solve one of Everton's pressing problems in defense, with Tony Hibbert likely to be sidelined for another six weeks through injury.

Jacobsen arrived on Merseyside on Monday and had his medical at the club's training base. The deal will be confirmed when the results of his tests are known and the Dane has tied up the final details of his contract.

The 28-year-old Jacobsen, who can play in central defense or at right back, is expected to sign a one-year contract.

Jacobsen was released at the end of an injury-hit season in which he made seven appearances for relegated Bundesliga club Nuremberg.

He has been Denmark's first-choice right back since 2006 and also played for Odense, Hamburg and Copenhagen where he won three Danish titles and played in the Champions League.

Everton manager David Moyes also plans to look at several loan deals before the transfer window closes next Monday, expressing the view that he needs "six or seven" new players.

Tiago has already refused a loan move from Juventus, while winger Albert Riera is holding out for a switch to Liverpool despite Everton meeting Espanyol's $24 million asking price.