Inverness Caledonian Thistle have taken Latvian Pavels Mihadjuks on trial. The 28-year-old started training with the club yesterday and has already impressed manager Craig Brewster.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have taken Latvian Pavels Mihadjuks on trial.

The 28-year-old started training with the club yesterday and has already impressed manager Craig Brewster.

The defender joined FK Ventspils a year ago from Skonto Riga. He helped the club pip Skonto to Latvia's Premier League title in 2008, and played in a Champions League second round qualifying defeat to Norway's FK Brann.

He has become disillusioned with life on the fringes of the first team and wants to try his luck in Scotland. Brewster, who admits he is pursuing a long list of transfer window targets, said: "Pavels trained with us this morning and I have to say he's looked decent. He will be here for an indefinite period."

An FK Ventspils official claims Mihadjuks may be well- suited to the SPL. "Pavels is still under contract, but I don't think the club would stand in his way if he wanted to move to Scotland," he said. "I understand Inverness are bottom of the Scottish top league and require to strengthen their defence. Pavels is a strong and commanding presence and can also play football.

"He only came to this club last summer from Riga and has been unfortunate in not being able to break into the team regularly. He sees next season as important and believes the Scottish game may be suited to his style."

Brewster is still waiting to learn if Steven Pressley, the former Celtic and Scotland defender, will be joining his club. Pressley is mulling over a firm offer from Caley, while considering other options. Brewster has no doubts about how much of a boost his arrival would be.

The 42-year-old said: "The reason I've looked to Steven is for his experience and leadership, as well as what he can do to help the boys on the field. We need a wee bit more experience in the squad."