Hibs set to sign Dundee Utd defender Watson on loan

Last updated : 27 January 2015 By Steve Forbes

According to reports in tonight's press, Hibs are set to sign Dundee Utd right back Keith Watson on loan.

Talks are at an advanced stage with the Tannadice club, over a deal to sign the 25-year-old until the end of the season.

Watson has played over 150 games for United, but could find chances limited for the rest of the season, after they signed former Yam Ryan McGowan.

Hibs are in the market for a right back, after first choice David Gray had to go for surgery on his groin, and is still facing a few weeks out.

The loan could lead to summer transfer, with Watson out-of-contract in the summer.

Watson would be signing number four of the January transfer window, having already landed Martin Boyle, Franck Dja Djedje and Tomas Cerny.