Notts County have signed Ishe Samuels-Smith and Hindolo Mustapha on season-long loan deals. Samuels-Smith, 20, joins from Chelsea and can play different roles on the left side of defence, while Mustapha joins from Crystal Palace after cutting short a loan spell with Wigan Athletic. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder has been capped by Sierra Leone at international level. Samuels-Smith has represented England at Under-20 level.
What happened?
Notts County have signed Ishe Samuels-Smith and Hindolo Mustapha on season-long loan deals. The duo joins the Magpies as they embark on their first season back in League One since 2014-15.
Why it matters for Notts County
The signings of Samuels-Smith and Mustapha are a significant boost to the Magpies' squad, providing them with the depth and quality needed to compete in League One.
What comes next?
Notts County will look to integrate their new signings into their squad, with the team set to face Barnsley in their next fixture on January 1, 2027. The Magpies currently sit 5th in England League Two, 80 points, 24W-8D-14L from 46 games, with a recent form of WDWDW. They are 7 points behind leaders Bromley and have scored 74 goals this season, conceding 52.
League standing
Notts County currently sit 5th in England League Two, 80 points, 24W-8D-14L from 46 games, with a recent form of WDWDW. They are 7 points behind leaders Bromley and have scored 74 goals this season, conceding 52.
Next fixture
Notts County will face Barnsley in their next fixture on January 1, 2027, away from home.
Transfer accuracy
The signings of Samuels-Smith and Mustapha are official, with the duo joining the Magpies on season-long loan deals. The transfers were confirmed by Notts County's director of football, Richard Montague, who stated that Samuels-Smith is a talented young player capable of contributing in both attacking and defensive phases. Montague also added that Mustapha was one of the club's top targets this summer.
