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However, after the Christmas period Whitley could be back at Manchester City, as Dearden admitted that at the moment it is unsure what will happen to the loanee.
Dearden would love to keep the midfielder at the club, with Whitley being an experienced professional and also with Paul Bolland & Michael Brough missing through injury it would leave a major gap in the middle of the park if he departed.
However, the clubs finances come into the deal as Notts may not be able to carry on paying the wages of a Premiership player, especially with the news this week that Magpies players could have to take a wage cut.
Until the time comes, Dearden says he will not think about the Whitley deal until after the game with Wigan on new years day.