Ross County have completed a loan move for Birmingham City teenager Brandon Khela.
The 18-year-old midfielder, who was born in Coventry, has come through the youth ranks at the English Championship outfit, and in 2021 became the first British South Asian player to sign a professional deal with the club.
Khela has progressed to the fringes of the Blues first team, and made his senior debut in a League Cup victory over Cheltenham Town in August.
Ross County FC are delighted to announce the signing of promising midfielder Brandon Khela on loan from Birmingham City.
Brandon, 18, joins us from the Championship side following the signing of his new contract in November.
Brandon made his debut for the blues in October,… pic.twitter.com/FljNcjyjsD
— Ross County FC (@RossCounty) January 12, 2024
He went on to make his league debut in the latter stages of a 4-1 victory over Huddersfield Town in October, however those remain his only two senior outings thus far.
Khela will now aim to gain first team experience in the Staggies’ side, and he will provide an extra midfield option after Adams allowed Kyle Turner, Ben Paton and Scott High to depart.
Khela becomes County’s second addition of the January transfer window, following Thursday’s arrival of Fulham goalkeeper George Wickens on loan until the end of the season.
The Staggies return from the winter break next Saturday, when they host Championship side Partick Thistle in the Scottish Cup fourth round.
Meanwhile, midfielder Adam Mackinnon has joined Arbroath on loan until the end of the season.
The 20-year-old, who is from Stornoway, spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Brora Rangers.
Arbroath manager Jim McIntyre said: “Adam is a talented box-to-box midfielder who had a hugely successful loan spell at Montrose last season and has a bright future in the game.
“We are delighted to secure his services until the end of the season and look forward to working with him over the next four months.”
Ross County can confirm Adam Mackinnon has joined @ArbroathFC on loan until the end of the season.
Academy graduate Adam spent the first half of the season on loan at Brora Rangers with a previous loan spell at Montrose last season also.
Everyone at the club wishes Adam all the… pic.twitter.com/pBowSWCX7U
— Ross County FC (@RossCounty) January 12, 2024
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