Don Cowie says he will not stand in the way of any Ross County players seeking more game time elsewhere – following Eamonn Brophy’s loan move to Falkirk.
Forward Brophy has joined the Bairns, who are currently Championship leaders, on a temporary deal until the end of the season.
Brophy has struggled for game time this season, with only six starts and 10 substitute appearances.
His only goal this term came in a Premier Sports Cup tie away to Stranraer in July.
Cowie has already been active in the January transfer window, having added midfielder Nohan Kenneh on loan from Hibernian, along with Huddersfield Town forward Kieran Phillips.
While Cowie feels the pair have added dimensions the Staggies’ squad previously lacked, their arrival has further expanded the first team pool.
As well as Brophy leaving to join John McGlynn’s side, midfielder Charlie Telfer and defender Ricki Lamie are also reportedly attracting Championship interest.
Cowie insists he is open to conversations about players finding a fresh setting if they feel their opportunities will be limited at Victoria Park.
The Staggies boss said: “There could be a knock-on effect in terms of players coming in and players going the other way. We still have another three weeks to go in the window and we’ll see how that goes.
“We are quite light in terms of fit bodies, so we’ll see how that plays out.
“Players who haven’t played, seeing other players coming in, maybe wonder where their pathway is to getting into the team.
“We’re not actively trying to get anyone in particular out of the club, but as always, if someone comes to me and says they would like to go and get that opportunity to play first team football, I will not stand in their way.
“Those conversations are ongoing and will continue in the next couple of weeks.”
Staggies strike deals to retain defensive pair
Cowie has confirmed defenders Kacper Lopata, on loan from Barnsley, and Everton loanee Eli Campbell, will remain at Dingwall for the remainder of the season.
Earlier this month, midfielder Aidan Denholm returned to parent club Hearts after suffering an injury with the Staggies.
Following the temporary arrival of Liberia international Kenneh earlier this month, the Staggies can still make one further loan signing in accordance with the league rules, which permit six at any given time.
Cowie is pleased with the impact loan players are having on his side.
He added: “We’ve had those discussions with parent clubs, and I think they are really happy with how things are going.
“Kacper is sorted and will be staying with us until the end of the season. Barnsley are delighted with what he’s done, and I’m the same.
“Eli’s the same and will stay here. Aidan has gone back after the bad injury he picked up, but we’re all on the same page in terms of parent clubs seeing this as the right club for those players to continue their development.”
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