With the January transfer window heading into its final week, the Notts County rumour mill continues to spin with several players linked with a move to Meadow Lane.
The latest name reportedly on the Magpies' wish list is Solihull Moors attacker, Joe Sbarra, who has enjoyed a fine season with Neal Ardley's side.
The 24-year-old has five goals in 19 appearances this season, with Luke Williams looking to strengthen his attacking options for the second half of the National League season after losing out on Quevin Castro, who returned to parent club West Brom before joining Gateshead for the second half of the season.
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Sbarra's form in the fifth tier last season earned many admirers, and his performances were rewarded with the National League's Young Player of the Season award, having 23 goal contributions for the Moors which was the eighth-highest in the league.
And while Notts boss Luke Williams highlighted the quality of the midfielder, he insisted that no approach had been made despite the rumours circling online.
"I think that Joe is a player that has been flagged up even before I joined the club," explained Williams.
"He has been watched and I don't think that would be a surprise to anyone because he is a very high performer in the league at this level.
"He also has really good character references so he is a good guy, but I am not surprised that one or two people are talking about this.
"But at the moment, it's not our business and he is under contract at Solihull and until we are serious to make an actual approach for a player, it is not fair to talk about that.
"However, I think it is fair to talk about the quality of the player and the fact we know and appreciate how good he is, I am not going to deny that - I know for sure he is a player that has been analysed by the recruitment team here, so we will see."
With the January window closing for EFL clubs next Tuesday, it will bring a huge sigh of relief if the Magpies manage to keep hold of Macaulay Langstaff after details of interest emerged earlier in the month.
Williams has made just one signing during January, welcoming Norwich City goalkeeper Archie Mair to Meadow Lane for the rest of the season following an injury to Brad Young.
Speaking on potential arrivals at Notts, Williams said: "I would say that it would be wrong of me to talk about names of players because until we are committed to making an offer that is common knowledge, I don't think that is fair because it could cause discomfort for an opposition manager if something is not serious and it can be unsettling for a player.
"It's not something I want to engage in, but of course when we get to the stage where we are committed it becomes different because we respectfully are at the table and we can try to make a proper approach for a player."
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