Notts County have confirmed the departure of winger Jodi Jones to League One rivals Bromley and the arrival of striker Daniel Kanu on a season-long loan from Charlton Athletic. The moves come as the Magpies sit seventh in the table with five points from their first three games, two points behind leaders Blackpool.
Jodi Jones has completed a transfer to Bromley for an undisclosed fee. The 28-year-old Maltese international joined Notts County in 2023 and was part of the squad that won promotion from League Two last season. He scored in the playoff final victory over Salford City but had not featured for Martin Paterson's side so far this campaign.
Football Lowdown reported that the deal had been in the works for weeks, with Notts County securing a replacement in Salford City's Rosaire Longelo. Jones, who began his career in the academies of Arsenal and West Ham, made over 100 appearances for Coventry City earlier in his career. His final act for the Magpies was that Wembley goal.
Charlton Athletic forward Daniel Kanu has joined Notts County on loan for the 2026-27 season. The club's official website announced the move, quoting Director of Football Richard Montague. "Daniel's very exciting skillset complements our other forwards nicely," Montague said. "He's a natural finisher who thrives off running in behind, using his pace and power to his advantage."
The 21-year-old arrives after a stellar individual campaign with Walsall in League Two last season, where he was named the division's Young Player of the Season. Kanu has been with Charlton since the age of 11 and will add a different dimension to a forward line that has scored five goals in the league so far. Fans can view the full attacking options on the club's squad page.
Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann gave his thoughts to the Yorkshire Post before his side's recent match against Notts County. McCann felt his team were improving despite still seeking a first win. "I think we're improving all the time," McCann said after a 2-2 draw with Stevenage. His left-back, Jack Senior, echoed that belief, stating the first victory was close.
Notts County won that encounter 1-0 to secure their first three points of the season. That result contributed to their current undefeated start and a positive goal difference of plus one, having conceded just four times.
Attention now turns to a tough away fixture against second-placed Huddersfield Town on Saturday, September 5th. It represents an early test of the Magpies' credentials against a direct rival near the top of the table. The team will look to build on a solid start that has seen them take points from all of their opening matches.
Paterson's reshaped squad, now without Jones but with Kanu added, will aim to close the two-point gap to the summit. The next run of games, including the trip to Huddersfield, is detailed on the club's fixtures schedule. Notts County's next match is away to Huddersfield Town on the fifth of September.
