Notts County in pole position to sign Aston Villa's Tommi O'Reilly
Notts County is reportedly in talks to sign Aston Villa's Tommi O'Reilly, who impressed in the fourth tier last season with Crewe Alexandra. The 22-year-old playmaker is also linked with Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield Town.
What happened?
Aston Villa playmaker Tommi O'Reilly is reportedly in talks with Notts County, despite interest from Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield Town. O'Reilly impressed in the fourth tier last season, appearing in all 46 of Crewe Alexandra's League Two fixtures.
Why it matters for Notts County
Notts County is looking to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season, and O'Reilly's signing could be a significant boost. The 22-year-old playmaker has already impressed in the fourth tier, and his experience could be valuable for the Magpies.
What comes next?
If O'Reilly does seal a loan switch to Meadow Lane, it will be the fifth temporary move of his career. Prior to his spell at Crewe, he had been sent to Real Unión, Shrewsbury Town and Milton Keynes Dons.
Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield Town's summers
Wednesday and Huddersfield may not be on the verge of signing O'Reilly, but have both recruited with a view to mounting promotion tilts next season. The Owls are hoping to make an immediate return to the Championship after suffering relegation, while the Terriers are keen to bounce back after two lacklustre campaigns in the third tier.
Notts County currently sits 7 points behind leaders Bromley in the League Two title race, with a recent form of 3W-2D-0L (WWDDW, most recent first). The Magpies have scored 74 goals and conceded 52 so far this season, with a goal difference of +22. Their last result was a 3-0 win over Salford City on 2026-05-25.
With the new season just around the corner, Notts County is looking to make a strong push for promotion. The signing of O'Reilly could be a significant boost to the team's chances, and fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the talks.
