Motherwell loan Sheffield United goalkeeper George Long

Motherwell have moved to complete the loan signing of Sheffield United goalkeeper George Long.

The former England Under-18 representative will remain in Scotland for the remainder of the season, and the Blades academy graduate is keen to kick-start his career after falling out of favour at Bramall Lane.

The 21-year-old told the club's official website: "It's a new challenge for me to play in Scotland.

"It will be great to get back playing and hopefully help push the team up the table."

Long made 11 appearances during a loan spell at Oxford United earlier this season.