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Ross County sign Liam Fontaine, Max Melbourne and Mattias Kait

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JULY 24: Liam Fontaine in action for Hibernian during the Pre-Season Friendly between Hibernian and Birmingham City at Easter Road on
Image: Liam Fontaine has joined Ross County from Hibernian

Ross County have signed defenders Liam Fontaine and Max Melbourne, and midfielder Mattias Kait on Deadline Day.

Fontaine joins from Hibernian on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

Former Bristol City defender Fontaine played 98 times for Hibs but has featured just twice this season, with both games coming in the Scottish League Cup.

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Melbourne has arrived at the Global Energy Stadium on loan from West Brom until the end of the season.

"I'm delighted to get both lads on board," County manager Owen Coyle told the club's official website.

"Liam has a wealth of experience playing at the top level and has great qualities which will make him a great addition to our back line.

Max Melbourne of West Bromwich Albion during the pre season friendly match against Port Vale at Vale Park
Image: Max Melbourne arrives in Dingwall from West Brom

"Max is a talented left back with a bright future ahead of him. He is very highly rated by West Brom and we are delighted to add him to the squad."

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Bottom-of-the-league County also brought in 19-year-old Fulham and Estonia attacking midfielder Kent.

Coyle added: "Mattias is a talented young player who is already a full international for Estonia. I'm delighted to bring him to the club and would like to thank all at Fulham FC for making the deal possible."

Watch Ross County v Hearts on Saturday February 17. Coverage begins on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football at midday.

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