Saints mull over Morgan switch

Morgan has been given a trial with St Johnstone

St Johnstone manager Derek McInnes has given Inverness midfielder Alan Morgan a trial at the club.

Morgan spent a loan spell at Ross County last season and has been told he is free to move on in the January transfer window.

McInnes has also brought in former Falkirk and Dundee Utd striker Collin Samuel for a trial period.

Jamie McCluskey and Martin Hardie face a period on the sidelines with foot and groin injuries respectively.

Inverness manager Craig Brewster said he rated Morgan, but felt it was the right time for him to find a new club.

"It was disappointing to tell Alan because I do rate him," said Brewster.

"But I feel we've got too many midfielders and I think it is best for him at his age to go and play regular football."

Jamie McCluskey (left) and Martin Hardie have suffered injury blows

Samuel is training with Saints this week, after returning from a spell in Canada.

Meanwhile, former Hibs midfielder McCluskey broke a bone in his foot during training and faces up to six weeks on the sidelines.

McInnes said: "It is a blow for Jamie and myself - I rate him highly and he has been doing well."

Hardie faces six weeks on the sidelines after undergoing a groin operation.

"It's disappointing to be without Martin for a further six weeks but the surgeon was confident that he knew exactly what needed to be done to solve the problem," said McInnes.