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Mark Wakefield

Neal Ardley discusses what new signing Kyle Wootton will bring to Notts County

Notts County boss Neal Ardley believes other players in the squad will benefit from the signing of Kyle Wootton.

The 22-year-old striker has joined the Magpies on loan for the remainder of the season from League Two outfit Scunthorpe United.

Prior to making his move to Meadow Lane, Wootton had made five appearances for Scunthorpe in League Two and is yet to net his first goal of the season.

The striker arrived at Meadow Lane on Friday morning and will train with his new teammates ahead of this week’s trip to face Yeovil.

Kyle Wootton of Scunthorpe United during the Sky Bet League One match between Scunthorpe United and Shrewsbury Town at Glanford Park (James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Wootton has already revealed that he turned down offers from League Two clubs to move to Notts .

After the move was announced, Notts boss Ardley expressed his delight at the deal getting over the line, and feels the striker will provide more options for the squad.

"When we did our work in the summer, he was one we really liked but we have had to stay patient - and that has eventually won through,” Ardley told the club’s website.

Harry Maguire (R) of Leicester City in action with Kyle Wootton of Scunthorpe United during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Scunthorpe United and Leicester City at Glanford Park (Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

He added: "Thanks to Scunthorpe – they’ve been very open with us since they made their enquiry and that’s all you can ask for.

"He’s a very young lad and there’s loads I want to work on him with, but I believe he’ll score and create goals.

"People like Kristian Dennis, Wes Thomas and Nathan Tyson will benefit from playing off him. We’ve got a mix now – he’s only going to give us more options."

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