MORTON have signed Motherwell forward Ross MacIver on loan after Wallace Duffy's move from St Johnstone was cancelled.

Duffy's transfer to Greenock was announced on Thursday but St Johnstone have confirmed the loan agreement has been called off following discussions with both the 21-year-old defender and the Scottish Championship club.

A St Johnstone spokesperson said: "The agreement today between Wallace and Greenock Morton has been made for non-footballing reasons. We'd like to thank Greenock Morton for their professionalism and understanding."

MacIver made eight first-team appearances for Motherwell last season but has not featured this term.

The 21-year-old netted a spectacular debut goal against former club Ross County on Boxing Day last year.

Morton manager David Hopkin told his club's official website: "Ross increases our striking options and is a player whom we have been looking at for a while. I am delighted to have him on board."