Manager David Jeffrey wants to increase Linfield's full-time staff

Northern Ireland striker Peter Thompson was recently joined on the full-time staff by midfielders Paul McAreavey and Michael Gault.

Jeffrey said he and the club wanted that number to increase.

"The club and I share the same vision. I would like to have between six and eight full-time players in the next three years," said the Blues boss.

"The more full-time players we have the better it will be for the club."

The Ulster Star newspaper said Carryduff-based goalkeeper Alan Mannus was tipped to become Linfield's fourth full-time player.

Meanwhile, Jeffrey said he wanted to make one more signing before the start of the season.