Newcastle United new boy Josef Yarney is hoping he can make his first team debut within six months.
The former Everton youngster joined United this week after a successful trial with the Magpies at the end of last season.
Newcastle signed a clutch of Under-23 players last season including Stuart Findlay from Celtic with the youngster going on to make his debut in the FA Cup.
Now Yarney has a similar target, he said: “It’s a great incentive.
“To make your debut within six months – it’s something to look towards. We’ll see what happens – I’m going to work hard, and we’ll see where that takes me.
“I came up in mid-April and had a look at the club. I did a bit of training, played in the Boro game, and it felt good. Two months down the line, I’ve signed, and I’m looking forward to getting going.
“I had a couple of other offers, but nothing compared to this one – it’s the club, really, that made me come here.
“It’s a great club – a massive club – and they’re back in the Premier League, which was a brilliant thing to achieve.”
Yarney also spoke of his move away from Everton.
He told the club’s website: “I’d been at Everton for 12 years – since I was eight.
“All of my family are in Liverpool, but there comes a time when, if you’re not getting anywhere, it’s time to move on.
“A great club like Newcastle were willing to see me, and here we are now.
“I feel ready for it.
“I’m at an age now where you have to grow, where you have to move on.
“Moving to Newcastle, it’s similar, and the people are similar – they are friendly, genuine people.
“All of the lads have been very welcoming.
“It’s been everyone’s first week back this week, and I’m feeling good.
“It’s been nice to get back on the ball, get my touch, and good to blow the cobwebs out.”