Tam Courts sends Dundee United prospect out on loan as Tannadice reunion lined up at Brechin City

Tam Courts is set to send promising Dundee United youngster Layton Bisland to Brechin City.

The 17-year-old defender is tipped for a big future at Tannadice and has been regularly training with Courts ' first-team.

But he's yet to break into the side and United have decided he will benefit from regular senior football.

They already sent Nathan Cooney to the Highland League side last month and he has played his part in helping them up the table and back towards the SPFL.

The Angus side currently sit in third place, three points behind leaders Fraserburgh, and are determined to return to League Two at the first time of asking.

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And they're set to bolster their ranks with the talented Bisland who plays primarily at right-back.

Dundee United meanwhile face Motherwell on Wednesday as they look to boost their prospects of a top six finish.

They occupy sixth spot currently after back-to-back 0-0 draws with Dundee and St Johnstone.