Motherwell have announced the signing of Leeds United winger Stuart McKinstry on loan.
The 19-year-old returns to Fir Park, where he was an academy graduate, on a season long deal.
It is the first signing made by new boss Steven Hammell since he was official handed the job last week and sees him link-up with a player he brought through the academy earlier in his career.
Hammell said: “I’ve worked with Stuart before and know exactly what he is capable of.
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“He has progressed in his time down south and having the experience of being in and around the first-team has been beneficial for him.
“He is an excellent addition to the squad and I look forward to seeing what he produces this season.”