STRIKER Curtis Allen has set his sights on title glory after his move to Linfield last week, saying it would be an "honour" to win the Irish League for the Blues.
New Linfield signing Curtis Allen. Pic by Pacemaker.
Allen made the move to Windsor Park after he evoked a clause in his contract which allowed him to leave Lisburn Distillery after the departure of former Whites' boss Paul Kirk.
The 21-year-old helped Distillery to finish in the Top Four last season, firing home 25 goals along the way.
The former Bournemouth star is aiming to do the same this term for the Blues and was expected to make his debut on Thursday when they took on Danish side Randers in the first qualifying round of the inaugural Europa League.
Speaking to the Star about the move Allen commented: "I'm glad to get everything sorted after speaking to a number of different club's.
"I've had three or four training sessions with the boys and I'm enjoying it."
The striker's admission that he would be leaving Distillery this summer set club's across Ireland and England racing to capture his signature, with West Brom rumoured to be tracking him and Morecambe keen to make him a summer signing.
Allen admitted that he was flattered by the attention, saying: "I never thought I would have so much interest; it was a nightmare speaking to everybody.
"A move to an English club wasn't the right move at the minute and Linfield are the biggest club in Ireland with a fantastic history, so I think I have made the right choice."
He added: "When I went in to speak to David Jeffrey I could see that he is Linfield through and through, he loves the club and that is what you want in a manager."
However, Allen's decision caused disappointment for those in Morecambe, who had expected the striker to fly over for a medical last week.
Instead, Allen flew to Denmark on Wednesday ahead of the Blues' first leg tie with Randers and is hoping to make an instant impact on his debut.
"Hopefully I can play some part in the game, to get a goal on my debut would be even better," he said.
Turning his attention to next season, Allen hopes to add to the trophy cabinet at Windsor Park by returning the title to the Blues.
"It would be a great honour for me to get the Irish League back for Linfield, both personally and professionally. I have never won any honours in the game and winning the league would be a brilliant achievement," he concluded.
