'Huge potential' - Linfield sign Baird from Glenavon

Irish Premiership champions Linfield have bolstered their squad with the signing of midfielder Isaac Baird on a two-year deal from Glenavon.

Baird, 20, completes the switch to Windsor Park after asking Glenavon to make him available for a transfer.

The youngster began his career at Lurgan Town and Portadown before joining Glenavon in 2022.

"It feels brilliant to sign for the biggest team in the country," said Baird.

"The next step in my career is to come to Linfield and fight for my place, trophies and success.

"At Glenavon I played with a lot of ex-Linfield players who spoke so highly of the club and told me how good it is here. That always really sold it to me, I've always wanted to play for Linfield."

Linfield boss David Healy said: "Isaac is a player who has impressed us whenever we've faced him over the past couple of seasons.

"We have had our eye on Isaac for a number of years now and at just 20 years old, he already has significant Premiership experience and we believe he has huge potential to develop further here at Linfield."