January 25 Transfer Window.

[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

It maybe still more than 10 weeks to the January transfer window, but it could be a very important window for Notts County. 

Of course, lots can happen in 10 weeks or more. Notts will be hoping to remain in the promotion mix after the new year with the squad they have.

Notts should hopefully get a boost with the return of Jones, Edwards & Grant in January too.

So knowing what we know now, with 11 games of the season gone, in which areas do PON members believe that the Notts squad need strengthening, or do Notts need to be strengthened during the January window? 

[Wheelbarrow repair man]

@Robbie

I Think Notts are Going to have to Go for a New Striker. Which is going to be a Hell of a Ask, as in January a Proven Goal Scorer is as Rare as Hen's Teeth. Will Junior be Recalled back  into the Notts Fold ? It's Possible or maybe a Young Premier League Striker will be Drafted in, In the Hope that they ca hit the ground Running and Hit the Back of The Net on a Regular Basis.

On the Striker Front I think Notts will have a Fight to Hold onto Jatta  and even if they do I think he'll move on during the Off Season. And  by the time the Transfer Window opens will Cedwyn Scott be available for Selection? The Return of Jodi will hopefully be a Massive Boost to the Magpies Promotion Push, but Don't Expect Miracles from the Guy. I think the Notts Injury List Will Eventually take it's Toll on the Clubs Resources and We Fans may have to watch the Team Struggle and the Magpies seem due for another season in League 2 Next Season. I hope I'm Wrong because Hopes were High at the Start of the season for a Promotion Push, but the Notts Injury list could see an End To That.

[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

It will certainly cost Notts if they go for another striker. I'm also concerned about the status of Dan Crowley in January. His contract is up for renewal at the end of June 25.

Notts need to be in a challenging position to ensure Dan stays, or alternatively, Notts may prefer to get a few quid for him rather than let him become a free agent.

So Notts may be looking for an attacking midfielder, a striker & a quick wingback come January.

[Wheelbarrow repair man]

@Robbie

This May Sound Harsh But If Dan Crowley Doesn't Sign A New Contract, By Christmas I Think Notts Should Offer Him For Sale, Because I'm In Full Agreement With You Notts Have Let Two Many Players Go On A Free In Recent Seasons. Ruben Was The Last. He Wouldn't Sign The Contract Notts Offered Him Before His Last Transfer Window, Before He Went To Oxford, When He Refused To Sign I Would Have Placed Him Straight On The Transfer List. It Should Be Like That No Matter Who The Player Is, Because It's Obvious That Player Doesn't Want To Be A Notts Player.

[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

@Wheelbarrow repair man I agree that Dan should  be sold in January if he hasn't agreed an extension to his contract, but I think that Notts will hold on & just hope that Notts will be in a good position by the end of March to get promoted.

I think that Notts should have learned as far as Ruben was concerned, that holding on and getting promoted, is still not a sure thing of keeping a player who is intent on leaving come what may. 

[Wheelbarrow repair man]

@Robbie

To be Honest I Never thought Ruben wanted to be at the Lane, watching his Old Interviews he always gave me the Impression he was using Notts as a Window to Display His Talents in hope that a Club, further Up the Footballing Pyramid would come in for him. Which Oxford did at the end of the Season and Ruben just up Sticks and went, his Attitude always left a Sour Taste in My Mouth, I thought he Treated Notts Appallingly. As soon as he Refused to sign a New Deal with the Magpies, that December He Should Have Been Placed On The Transfer List.

[Piethagoram 𝕏 @piethagoram]

H/T to @ARLukomski

Would we need another if Crowley goes?

Hopefully Jodi Jones, Edwards, Grant will be back

 

[Piethagoram 𝕏 @piethagoram]

 

[ARLukomski 𝕏 ARLukomski Instagram declanweliczko_arlki]

My top 5 targets in each position 

Striker

1 Johnny Kenny (Celtic)

2 Jack Stevens (Solihull)

3 Luca Thomas (Leeds)

4 Callum Stewart (Leamington)

5 Benji Magee (Larne)

 

Left wing/left wing-back

1 Jacob Mendy (Wrexham)

2 Ben Jackson (Barrow)

3 Oliver Scarles (West Ham)

4 Brandon Kavanagh (St Pats)

5 Ben Doherty (Derry)

 

Right wing/right wing-back

1 Shea Kearney (Cliftonville)

2 Stanley Mills (Everton)

3 Ronan Boyce (Derry)

4 Neil Farrugia (Shamrock)

5 Jack Holmes (Rotherham)

 

CAM

1 Ben Krauhaus (Brentford)

2 JJ McKiernan (Lincoln)

3 Conan Noonan (Shamrock)

4 Chris Conn-Clarke (Peterborough)

5 Ellis Chapman (Sligo)

[Piethagoram 𝕏 @piethagoram]

@ARLukomski A good smattering of Irish players! Searching for a bargain in the January sales!!!

[menzinho]

Exclusive: Notts County plotting to sign Nottingham Forest's Joe Gardner

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Football Insider has learned that Nottingham Forest forward Joe Gardner is a loan target for EFL clubs ahead of the January window.

The first rumours are starting...

Unless we are going to move some players on I don't think we'll need that many additions. We are pretty stacked with defenders and midfielders, the issue right now is the injuries but everyone should be fit and back by January!

Is Jevani Brown here on a season long loan? I wouldn't mind if he returned to Bristol so we could bring in another forward to be honest.

I do think another wingback would be useful, finding someone who is great at both attacking and defending is tricky though as players at this level always seem to be better at one than the other.

[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

Jevani Brown joined on a season long loan, but I'm not sure that it is working out. Maybe it's best if he returns to Bristol in January, unless is form picks up very quickly.

I also think that Martin will be released too in January. Cundy may go out in loan.

That will allow three players to be recruited. I would like to see an attacking midfielder, a fast tricky wingback, and a fast & strong striker.

[Pies79]

There has been mention of looking at the Irish league and non-league players but out of interest how do the Scottish league levels compare to the English divisions? And could there be any players of interest north of the border?

 

 

Edited December 13 by Pies79

[Piethagoram 𝕏 @piethagoram]

Notts County January Targets | Options within the Premier League and EFL

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Analysts Bar contributor Declan Weliczko runs the rule over potential striker targets for Notts County in the January transfer window

Good work from @ARLukomski

[menzinho]

On 13/12/2024 at 14:44, Pies79 said:

There has been mention of looking at the Irish league and non-league players but out of interest how do the Scottish league levels compare to the English divisions? And could there be any players of interest north of the border?

I would say the level of the poorer teams in Scottish Premiership is low League 2 level. Kyle Cameron went to St Johnstone and was immediately made captain! I don't think it's quite worked out how he wanted it to but it tells you a lot about the standard in my eyes.

[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

Everyone is talking about all the players that Notts should sign but what about those players that might leave.

For me I hope that Dan Crowley stays at least till the end of the season.

Josh Martin will possibly be released.

Robbie Cundy will possibly be sent out on loan

Not sure about Jevani Brown. He has had some reasonable performances but I think he lacks consistency.

I think Notts will keep him till his loan period runs out at season's end.

[Super_Danny_Allsopp]

On 23/12/2024 at 07:52, Robbie said:

Everyone is talking about all the players that Notts should sign but what about those players that might leave.

For me I hope that Dan Crowley stays at least till the end of the season.

Josh Martin will possibly be released.

Robbie Cundy will possibly be sent out on loan

Not sure about Jevani Brown. He has had some reasonable performances but I think he lacks consistency.

I think Notts will keep him till his loan period runs out at season's end.

Jevani Brown joins Notts County on loan | Bristol Rovers FC

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Bristol Rovers can confirm that Jevani Brown has joined Sky Bet League Two side Notts County on loan until the end of the 2024/25 season.

"The loan agreement comes with the option of a break in January."

If I were Stuart Maynard, I'd be exercising it if we could bring somebody better in. 

[ARLukomski 𝕏 ARLukomski Instagram declanweliczko_arlki]

Here is part two of my January strikers piece

Notts County January Targets | Options from overseas and Continental Europe

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Analysts Bar contributor Declan Weliczko presents part two of his potential striker targets for Notts County in the January...

 

 

[menzinho]

Just realised the title of the topic is Jan '26, either I'm missing something or are Notts boycotting 2025?!  

Brown was slowly eased in and then against Alfreton, after playing so well, his confidence should’ve been high. But he’s just not done it for us, no goals and no assists in the league, I can’t see him drastically improving either so I'd be using that break in the loan deal to end it.

I agree Martin should leave, just for his own good, he needs to find a club that will play him. Cundy is basically our emergency centre back, feels like he’s only going to play if everyone else is injured and so far this season our defenders have been pretty much injury immune!

I’m still not sure about Gordon either, I know the chances of him leaving are minimal cos we’ve only just signed him, but he seems to have struggled since joining.