Peterhead’s talismanic striker McAllister hands in a transfer request

PETERHEAD captain Rory McAllister has handed in a transfer request with a view to leaving Balmoor.

The talismanic striker has been with the Blue Toon since the summer of 2011 but it appears he may be about to move on.

It is understood McAllister, who has netted four goals this season, submitted the request for a transfer yesterday afternoon.

It is believed the 32-year-old would like a fresh challenge after eight-and-a-half years with the Buchan outfit.

Peterhead will expect plenty of i n t e r e st in McAllister – a proven goalscorer in both League One and League Two.

SPFL new boys Cove Rangers are expected to be one of the sides who will i nquire about t he former Brechin City and Inverness Caledonian Thistle player.

However, it will take a sizeable bid to land

McAllister, who is under contract until the summer of 2021.

Since joining the Blue Toon from Brechin, McAllister has notched 198 goals for Jim McInally’s side.

The news that McAllister, a club icon, may leave the Blue Toon will come as a shock to t he Balmoor faithful.

Peterhead f ought off interest from a number of full-time sides in 2011 to land McAllister.

Aberdeen, St Mirren and Motherwell were all interested and during his time with the club the likes of Dundee United and Hartlepool United have also tried to tempt him away.

When his deal until 2021 wa s a g r e e d in 2018 McAllister said he could see himself finishing his career with the Buchan side but it appears that circumstances have now changed and he is keen to move on.

Rory McAllister has scored 198 goals for Peterhead.