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Notts County have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Guinean forward Mai Traore from Norwegian side Fredrikstad. The 25-year-old has joined Meadow Lane for an undisclosed fee, pending visa and international clearance.   Traore has put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half-year contract, with the club retaining the option to extend his stay by a further year. Known for his pace, power, and eye for goal, the forward brings top-flight experience from Scandinavia, having play

Notts County has announced the signing of Jodi Jones on a two-year deal. The Maltese winger, who was crucial in securing his loan club's promotion to League Two last season, has already won the hearts of the fans. He's also an international player. Fans eagerly anticipate his dazzling skills and goals. Jones scored the winning goal in extra time against Boreham Wood in the National League semi-final, making him the hero of Notts County. He helped Notts County return to the English Football

Notts County head coach, Luke Williams, was pleased with his team’s performance in their 3-1 victory over Accrington Stanley at Meadow Lane this past Saturday. The Magpies went top as a result of this victory, and Williams had nothing but praise for his team. Williams praised his team for creating “really good chances” and noted that Aiden Stone, the goalkeeper, got Man of the Match. “We scored three goals, but the goalkeeper gets the Man of the Match, so that tells you that it was tough, a

Notts County has secured the signing of Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, a renowned midfielder from Stockport County, on a loan deal until the end of the season. Lemonheigh-Evans, who scored a hat-trick against Notts County for Torquay United last season, has become one of the National League's best players after his good performance in the league. Head coach Luke Williams, who previously worked with Lemonheigh-Evans at Bristol City, said he was happy to see the club sign the player. "It’

Notts County have been linked with a move for former Spain and Sevilla winger Diego Capel. Alan Hardy had previously spoken about having pursued an unnamed Spanish player, but added that the move fell through due to wages and the player picked a switch to an Italian club. Nonetheless, reports emerged on Saturday night from the Daily Mail and the Sun suggesting that County have offered Capel £10,000-per-week wages plus £5,000 per played game until the end of the season. The reporte

Notts County have sold out their full allocation of 999 tickets for the upcoming Sky Bet League Two clash against Chesterfield. The tickets, released this morning exclusively to season ticket holders, were snapped up in no time – a testament to the passion and support of the Magpies faithful. This fixture is no ordinary league game; it's a return to the scene of last encounter between the teams most nerve-wracking moment, the National League playoff final. That unforgettable day at Wem

The threat of liquidation hanging over Notts County has been formally lifted. A petition to wind up the club was dismissed on Wednesday at the High Court in London after a "dramatic compromise" was signed at the door of the court. Notts were being pursued for debts said to be more than £600,000 owed to Pinnacle Advantage Ltd, a company of which former Notts owner Ray Trew was director. The League Two club had been trying to agree a settlement with the administrators for Pinnacle,

Liam Noble is a wiser and much improved player who should be snapped up by Notts County in a heartbeat, according to former teammate Adam Campbell. The midfielder, now at Forest Green Rovers playing under another former Magpies employee in manager Mark Cooper, was subject of a bid by his former club that was turned down by the newly promoted club. Noble was released a year ago following a campaign marred by a poor disciplinary record, but for Forest Green he has not been sent off and h

Notts County have secured the signing of Arsenal left-back Marc Bola on loan until the end of the season. The 19-year-old signed his first professional contract at the Emirates Stadium last April after featuring regularly for their Under-21s. Bola, who will wear number 16 at Meadow Lane, told the official Notts site: "It's a pleasure after seeing (manager Kevin Nolan) at West Ham scoring goals. "He believes in young players and he's experienced. "Notts County is a massive clu

Notts County have announced the loan signing of Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben Hall on a season-long loan. The 21-year-old Northern Irishman began his career at Dungannon Swifts before joining Motherwell in 2013. A central defender by trade, Hall made his first-team debut for the Scottish side in December 2015, and scored in a 2-0 win over St Johnstone later that month. Hall then joined the Seagulls from Motherwell for an undisclosed fee in June 2016, a move which riled t

Notts County have signed Wycombe Wanderers striker Craig Mackail-Smith on a loan deal until the end of the season. The 34-year-old former Scotland international has scored 185 goals in a five-club career, which has included three spells with Peterborough United. He has made 25 appearances this season and scored three goals, but has only started 13 league games. Mackail-Smith will immediately go into the squad to face Lincoln City at Meadow Lane this weekend. “Craig has built

Notts County have confirmed the signing of former Shrewsbury Town defender Matt Tootle. The 25-year-old, who made 16 appearances for the Shrews last season, pens a two-year deal at Meadow Lane. Tootle told the Notts official site: "I’m delighted to get it over the line. It’s a big club and from what I can see, everything that’s happening at the club says it’s going to be successful next season." Tootle came through the ranks at Crewe Alexandra's prestigious academy and went on to

Notts County have signed midfielder Enzio Boldewijn from fellow League Two side Crawley Town. The Magpies have paid a "significant six-figure sum" to land the Dutchman, and it is believed to be their biggest outlay since signing Kasper Schmeichel from Manchester City in 2009. The 25-year-old scored 16 goals in 101 appearances during a three-year stay in West Sussex and has agreed a three-year contract with the Magpies. “When I walked in here I was very impressed," Boldewijn told t

Notts County have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of 23-year-old winger Josh Martin on a short-term deal. Martin, a free agent, arrives at Meadow Lane after being part of Portsmouth’s League One title-winning squad last season. A product of both Arsenal and Norwich City’s academies, Martin brings experience at various levels, having made five Premier League appearances for Norwich as a teenager during the 2019-20 season. He was also part of the squad that secure

Notts County have completed the signing of former Wales international Richard Duffy on a free transfer. The 30-year-old centre-half turned down the offer of a new contract at Vale Park and also rejected a switch to non-league Eastleigh. Duffy said he had a change of heart when the Magpies came in for him as he becomes John Sheridan's fourth summer signing, on a one-year contract. He told the Nottingham Post: "I agreed to sign with them but when John called I felt it was a chance I

Notts County have made their first signing of the summer by recruiting goalkeeper Adam Collin on a two-year contract. The 31-year-old joins on a free transfer after leaving Championship side Rotherham United, whom he helped to the second tier after playing an instrumental role in their playoff-winning campaign in 2014. Collin has played more than 200 league games in the past four seasons, one with Carlisle United and three at Rotherham, but he only played twice for the Millers last ter

Notts County have secured the signing of Gibraltar international Liam Walker. The 29-year-old joins the Magpies from Gibraltarian club Europa FC, having been on trial at Meadow Lane and taking part in two friendlies. Walker scored 15 goals last season to help Europa FC to the Gibraltar Premier Division title and has previously played club football for Lincoln Red Imps - starring in their famous win over Celtic - and Portsmouth. He also has 22 caps for the national team, scoring th

Notts County have announced the double signing of Chesterfield striker Kristian Dennis and his former loan teammate, left-back Andy Kellett, who joins from Wigan Athletic. Dennis, 28, scored 21 goals for the Spireites last season, an impressive return which however could not keep the Derbyshire club in League Two, and joins for an undisclosed fee. Kellett, meanwhile, was on loan at the Proact Stadium last term but arrives at Meadow Lane after having been released by the Championship-bo

Notts County have announced the signing of Manchester City academy midfielder Will Patching once his contract at the Etihad expires on July 1. The 19-year-old, who has been with the Premier League champions since the under-six age group, has agreed a two-year deal at Meadow Lane. “I’ve never had an experience like this before,” Patching told the official Notts site. “I’m looking forward to it. “I love having the ball at my feet and I can chip in with assists and like scoring goals

Notts County have completed the signing of midfielder Michael O'Connor on a two-year contract. Former Northern Ireland international O'Connor, who turned down the offer of a new deal at Port Vale, is the Magpies' sixth signing of the close season. The 28-year-old started out at Crewe Alexandra before spells at Scunthorpe United, Rotherham United and Vale, who he joined in the summer of 2014. O'Connor has made a total of 267 league appearances, scoring 51 goals, and has played 11 t

Notts County added to their acquisition of Ben Turner by making four signings between Thursday morning and afternoon. First up was the signing of left-back Zoumana Bakayogo, who was most recently with Tranmere Rovers. The 32-year-old defender was part of the side that was promoted from League Two last season and played 90 minutes in each of the Magpies’ meetings with his former club. Then came goalkeeper Sam Slocombe, who was most recently with Bristol Rovers, having joined them i

Notts County have confirmed the signing of midfielder Ryan Yates on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest. The 19-year-old signs in time to be included in the Magpies squad for the first game of the new League Two season, away at Coventry City. Yates, who was rumoured to be on the radar of Lincoln City, joins fellow Reds teammate Jorge Grant in penning a loan deal over the river. He told the official Notts site: "I'm so happy to be here. The manager has been after me for quite