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Notts County have signed Bradford City defender Matty Platt on a two-year contract - the League Two club's first summer signing.

Platt, 26, moves to Meadow Lane on a free transfer following two years with the Bantams.

He moved to Valley Parade after three years at Barrow, who he helped win promotion back to the Football League Two in 2020.

“Having played in the middle of a back three under Ian Evatt at Barrow, we have every confidence in Matty’s ability to embrace our style of play," said Richard Montague, who sits on the Notts board and is in charge of their recruitment.

"We know that was a huge influence in him choosing us over many other clubs this summer. While he is more than capable of being a top performer for us next season, at 26, and with a fantastic attitude and clear desire to improve, we feel he is someone who can progress through the leagues with us.

"Matty’s arrival is the perfect start to our summer transfer business and is a reflection of the quality we’re looking to bring to the club."

Notts, promoted back to the Football League with Wrexham in 2023, finished 14th in League Two this season, falling out of contention with a run of just two wins in 15 games after boss Luke Williams left for Swansea City.

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Notts County have signed Morecambe defender Jacob Bedeau on a three-year deal.

Former Aston Villa youth player Bedeau, 24, made over 100 appearances for the Shrimps in League One and League Two, having also played for Bury and Scunthorpe.

"He's a fantastic athlete – quick, powerful and brilliant in the air, while also being an outstanding one-v-one defender," Notts' lead on recruitment Richard Montague told the club's website., external

He added that Bedeau's experience "proved his quality" and his ability to "stand up to the demands of the EFL".

Bedeau is the League Two side's second summer signing following the arrival of fellow defender Matty Platt.

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Notts County have signed goalkeeper Alex Bass from Sunderland on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

The 26-year-old made only two cup appearances for the Black Cats after joining them from Portsmouth in the summer of 2022.

He spent last season on loan in League Two with AFC Wimbledon, keeping 17 clean sheets in 48 appearances across all competitions.

Bass, who had a season remaining on his Sunderland contract, was seen by Notts as "the best-performing goalkeeper in League Two last season".

"He’s a commanding presence who we feel will give us a huge advantage in dealing with the threats we struggled against in 2023-24," said Richard Montague, who is Notts' board lead on recruitment.

The Magpies had the worst defensive record in League Two last season, conceding 86 goals, but as one of the division's most prolific teams they finished 14th in the table.

Bass is the third summer addition at Meadow Lane, following the arrival of defenders Jacob Bedeau and Matty Platt.

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Notts County have signed Nick Tsaroulla on a two-year deal after the wing-back turned down a contract offer to stay with League One-bound Crawley Town.

The 25-year-old made 128 appearances and scored 12 goals in almost four seasons with the Reds.

Tsaroulla, who has a further 12-month option on his Notts deal, came off the bench in second-half stoppage time as Crawley beat Crewe Alexandra at Wembley to win promotion to League One last month.

He scored six goals in 49 games in all competitions last term as the Sussex club secured promotion via the play-offs.

The club said they were in negotiations over a new contract with Tsaroulla on 24 May but were unable to agree a deal.

Tsaroulla came through the Tottenham Hotspur academy before moving to Crawley in October 2020.

"He's going to be a brilliant addition on so many levels and we're delighted he's decided to progress his career with us," said Richard Montague, who sits on Notts' board and leads on recruitment.

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Midfielder Curtis Edwards has joined Notts County after he turned down the offer of a new deal with National League side Woking.

The 30-year-old spent the final three months of last season with Woking, making 17 league appearances following his return to the English game after nine years playing in Scandinavia.

He came through Middlesbrough's youth teams and left for Sweden in 2015, where he went on to play for Ostersund under fellow Englishman Graham Potter, and Djurgarden before moving on to Norway where he featured for Stabaek.

“Over the many years he spent in Scandinavia, he established himself as a strong performer at a very high level – and he continued to show his immense quality at Woking earlier this year," said Notts board member Richard Montague, who leads on the club's recruitment.

“He can play in various midfield roles, which gives us more flexibility and depth, and is a fantastic technician who’s also very hardworking and mobile between both boxes."

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Notts County defender Connell Rawlinson has left Meadow Lane by mutual consent after five years' service to the club.

Rawlinson, who has made 157 appearances since arriving from Port Vale in 2019, was transfer listed by the League One club at the end of last season.

Notts have so far signed six players for next season - three of them defenders.

“Connell’s contribution throughout his time at Meadow Lane is hugely appreciated by everyone," said Notts board member Richard Montague., external "We have no doubt he’ll be a huge asset to his next club."

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Notts County have signed Kellan Gordon on a two-year deal after the wing-back turned down the offer to stay with League One-bound Crawley Town.

The 26-year-old moves to Meadow Lane as a free agent, with Gordon's contract at Crawley expiring after negotiations failed to result in an extension.

Gordon - who joined the Red Devils from Mansfield Town in January 2023 - made 53 appearances for Crawley, with his last being their League Two play-off final win against Crewe at Wembley that sealed promotion in May.

He is the second Crawly wing-back to have featured in that final to move to Notts since, with Nick Tsaroulla signing in June.

"He’s a great fit for us and, with his prime years ahead of him, has an opportunity to grow with the club," said , externalRichard Montague, a Notts board member that leads on the club's recruitment.

"Kellan is quick, strong and powerful, while also being very composed on the ball."

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Notts County have signed free-agent defender Robbie Cundy on a one-year deal.

The 27-year-old was released by Barnsley after not making a single appearance for the League One club last season because of injury problems.

He is Notts' eighth signing of the summer following Matty Platt, Jacob Bedeau, Alex Bass, Nick Tsaroulla, Rod McDonald, Curtis Edwards and Kellan Gordon.

"Robbie’s known as a big, aggressive centre-half – but if you look at his game, he’s technically very good and someone who nearly always picks the right pass," said, external head coach Stuart Maynard.

"He’s been very unfortunate with injury, which has held him back and is probably the only reason we’re able to sign him at this level.

“But he’s in very good condition and, after really impressing us in the games against Wycombe and Wealdstone, as well as on camp in the Netherlands, we’re looking forward to seeing him continue to build his minutes in pre-season."

Notts start the new League Two season with a trip to Tranmere Rovers on 10 August.

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Notts County have signed Lucas Ness from League One side Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old defender has signed a three-year deal - with an option to the club to extend for a further year.

“Lucas is an outstanding young defender, who has already proven himself highly capable at League One level." said Notts director Richard Montague.

“He’s fantastic in the air, comfortable on the ball and, while perfectly suited to the right centre back role, is capable of playing anywhere across the back three."

Montague added: “He is coming to the end of a successful rehabilitation from an injury last season. This is very much a signing made with the long-term in mind. It doesn’t affect our plans to strengthen other areas before the transfer window closes.

"Sometimes, in the transfer market, an opportunity presents itself which is too good to pass up – and the board are in agreement that this is one of those instances.”

Notts have now made 11 signings in this summer window - having also brought in defenders Matty Platt, Jacob Bedeau, Rod McDonald, Robbie Cundy, midfielders Jack Hinchy, Conor Grant, Curtis Edwards, goalkeeper Alex Bass, and wing-backs Nick Tsaroulla and Kellan Gordon.

Notts have started the new League Two season with successive draws at home to Fleetwood Town and at Tranmere Rovers, either side of drawing 3-3 in the League Cup at Shrewsbury Town, only to exit on penalties.

Their next game is at home to Grimsby on Thursday before a trip to Swindon Town on Saturday, 31 August.

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Notts County have signed forward Jevani Brown on a season-long loan from League One side Bristol Rovers.

Brown, 29, joined the Gas in 2023 and made 41 appearances last season, scoring two goals.

In 2022, he was pivotal to Exeter City's promotion from League Two scoring seven times in 43 games.

Notts County sit 11th in League Two having won one and drawn two of their opening three games.

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League Two side Notts County have signed Tottenham U21 captain George Abbott on a season-long loan.

The 19-year-old midfielder Abbott led Spurs to the Premier League 2 title last season and produced a goal and two assists across the semi-final and final of their subsequent play-off triumph.

“He’s incredibly well thought of at Spurs, as reflected by their decision to give him a new three-year deal this summer," said Notts County director Richard Montague.

“We’re really pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to his development and have every confidence he will make a big impact in his time with us.”

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Abbott made his senior Tottenham debut in May 2023, having joined his parent club in 2012.

The London-born defensive midfielder, who can also play at full-back or in central defence, featured in Spurs' pre-season programme and has represented England at U19 and U18 level.

County have now made 12 signings during manager Stuart Maynard's first summer transfer window in charge.

Maynard has overseen an unbeaten start in the league, following up draws against Tranmere Rovers and Fleetwood Town with a 4-1 home win over Grimsby Town on 22 August.

The Magpies visit winless Swindon Town on Saturday.