Notts are hopeful that Ramsden, 20, has himself agreed verbally to sign on a season's loan wil sign from Sunderland and Dearden feels his versatility is also vital as he can play at right back and also as a centre back.
As mentioned, the deal rests firmly in the hands of the clubs administrators, and Dearden will be hoping for a positive response from the men upstairs.
Foster, the former Bristol Rovers captain, has been on trial for nearly 3 weeks and Dearden is keen to work with Foster again after they worked together at Mansfield a number of years ago.
Foster is also keen to sign up, and as before it is now down to Dearden to convince the administrators he is worthy of signing up.