Dearden targets 20 summer signings

Last updated : 01 May 2002 By Notts County Mad
Billy has been talking with Acting Chairman Albert Scardino about a summer budget and Dearden hopes to rebuild the County squad for another Division two campaign.

The Magpies boss has already drawn up a shortlist of 20 players he is keen to talk to and is discussing finances with Scardino with the aim of capturing at least five new faces.

The so called "miracle worker" has already released six players this season and I think that the likes of Steve Chettle, Wayne Corden and Jeff Whitley will be at the top Of Deardens list.

How much will Scardino allow Dearden?
But as usual it always boils down to money. Notts certainly aren't out of the deep financial water that they found themselves in. And although most of these players Dearden is targeting are on a free, they wont be asking for a paper round salary now will they?