'An exciting signing' - Motherwell add Andrews on loan from Coventry

Motherwell have signed 18-year-old Coventry midfielder Kai Andrews on loan for the rest of the season.

The Wales Under-19 international made two substitute appearances for the English Championship side last season, but has not featured this term.

"We have an excellent track record when it comes to bringing young players from England up here on loan," manager Stuart Kettlewell said.

"There is a genuine belief we can help their progression, and with the likes of James Furlong, Marvin Kaleta, Georgie Gent, Brodie Spencer and Mika Biereth all coming up here and doing well, we see this as a great opportunity not only for the club, but for Kai also.

"I recently watched him playing for his Under-19s national side against Scotland, and I thought he was a real standout. Coventry have made no secret that they rate him highly, so it's an exciting signing."

Andrews arrives to bolster the midfield with Lennon Miller facing six to eight weeks out with an ankle fracture, Ross Callachan still working his way back from a long-term hamstring injury and both Callum Slattery and Sam Nicholson short of game time after lengthy lay-offs.

"It's great to be here," said the 18-year-old.

"We have been exploring the idea of me going out on loan to get first-team minutes and be in that environment. I wanted a place where I felt I could perform at my best and this feels like the right place."