Alan Hardy to complete Notts County takeover on January 9

New Notts County owner Alan Hardy has revealed that he is looking to complete his takeover of the Magpies in just over a week.

The deal, which sees the club change hands from Ray Trew to Hardy, is expected to reach its completion on January 9.

The Nottingham Post revealed that there had been a delay in the formalities due to the complexity and timing of the negotiations over the festive period.

Hardy confirmed the latest news on his takeover on Twitter, writing: "Contracts hopefully exchanged tomorrow and formally completed on Mon 9th Jan. Our 1st game will be Mansfield at home!! Hoping for 10,000!"

Trew put the club up for sale back in February and it was confirmed before Christmas that "a deal with Mr Hardy was the best option for all parties and will now work towards finalising the agreement and completing the transfer of ownership in due course."

Notts County are currently 21st in the League Two table.

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