Dundee United sign Hibs goalkeeper on loan (and Matej Rakovan leaves)

Dundee United have signed Hibs goalkeeper Ross Laidlaw on loan until the end of the season.

Laidlaw, who has played 27 times for the Easter Road club, will replace Matej Rakovan, who has been released by the Tangerines.

United head coach Robbie Neilson said: “Ross joins us to compete for the first team goalkeeping position.

“He brings important experience, having won this championship with Hibs, and most importantly he is an excellent goalkeeper.

“I have been looking to improve the competition within the goalkeeping set-up, and I am happy to see Ross here.”

Rakovan started 10 games for United, the last of which was against Morton, when his error led to the equalising goal for their opponents.

Laidlaw is Neilson’s fifth January recruit.