United bring in Mihadjuks

Houston: Happy with signing

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Dundee United have snapped up former Inverness defender Pavels Mihadjuks on a short-term deal.

Latvian centre-half has penned a short-term contract until the end of the season, subject to international clearance.

Mihadjuks, who spent the second half of last season with Inverness, was available on a free transfer after seeing out his contract at FK Ventspils.

The central defender is set to go straight into the squad for Wednesday's game against Hamilton as United have been hit by a number of defensive injury problems.

United boss Peter Houston is confident Mihadjuks will prove a valuable addition to the squad for the rest of the campaign.

"I've been aware of this player and his availability for some time, particularly after he impressed in his short time with Inverness Caley," Houston told his club's official website.

"Pavels is a quality defender with real presence and when it became apparent over the weekend that injuries were going to leave us short defensively, I moved quickly to secure his services until the end of the season.

"This will not only provide us with immediate and quality cover, but will also allow us, and Pavels, time to see whether this short-term deal should be extended beyond then.

"Assuming all the necessary clearances come through on time, Pavels will go straight into the squad for Wednesday night's game against Hamilton."