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Sam McClelland checks in at Dundee United as St Johnstone defender makes loan switch

United have been seeking defensive cover.

By Alan Temple
Dundee United new loan signing Sam McClelland at Tannadice.
Sam McClelland at Tannadice. Image: Richard Wiseman / Dundee United FC

Dundee United have snapped up defender Sam McClelland on loan from Tayside rivals St Johnstone.

McClelland, 22, joined the Saintees last summer on a two-year contract but has endured a frustrating maiden campaign in Scottish football.

The former Chelsea youngster, who has made seven appearances for the Perth side, suffered an ankle injury while on Northern Ireland under-21 duty last October.

Although he is now back to full fitness, immediate opportunities in Craig Levein’s line-up are likely to be scarce.

New Dundee United man Sam McClelland, right, battles Rangers' Abdallah Sima.
McClelland, right, battles Rangers’ Abdallah Sima. Image: SNS

United, meanwhile, were keen to secure another centre-back following Ollie Denham’s return to Cardiff City – so the move for McClelland made sense for all parties.

He joins Declan Gallagher, Kevin Holt and Ross Graham in the defensive pool, while he has operated at right-back in the past.

As well as an elite apprenticeship at Stamford Bridge, McClelland enjoyed 30 appearances playing regularly with English League Two outfit Barrow last season.

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