Two players have left Leeds United on short-term loan deals this afternoon.

Out-of-favour goalkeeper Paul Rachubka has joined Tranmere Rovers on a month's loan, while defender Alex Bruce has made the short hop to Huddersfield Town, who he is eligible for until January 2.

Rovers' main keeper Owain Fon Williams has broken a hand in training, and manager Les Parry said: "It's really unfortunate for Owain to pick up an injury when he was doing so well for us but we are lucky to be able to bring in a goalkeeper of Paul's experience at short notice.

"I'm grateful to Leeds manager Simon Grayson for allowing him to join us for a month."

Rachubka has made more than 250 appearances in spells with Manchester United, Oldham, Peterborough, Northampton, MK Dons, Huddersfield, Blackpool and Leeds, who he joined in the summer.

The 30-year-old fell out of favour at Elland Road following a string of high-profile errors, culminating in a disastrous 5-0 home defeat against Blackpool in which he was substituted at half-time.

Meanwhile, 27-year-old defender Bruce, who can count Birmingham, Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich among his former clubs, will link up with the Terriers until January 2.

Huddersfield Town manager Lee Clark said: “Alex has played his entire professional career in the Championship or above. He is an inspirational player who is a leader.

“We are looking forward to welcoming him into the squad. We think he’ll add something a little different, he is a very combative defender.”