Notts County release forward Traore

Mai Traore scored one goal in 16 league games during his loan spell at Sligo Rovers [Getty Images] Notts County have terminated the contract of forward Mai Traore by mutual consent. The 26-year-old Guinean, who had recently been on loan with League of Ireland Premier Division side Sligo Rovers, failed to score in 13 league appearances for the Magpies after joining from Norwegian side Fredrikstad in February 2025. Meanwhile, the League One side have said summer signing Max Sanders will miss the first three months of the season with a calf injury. The 27-year-old midfielder joined on a two-year deal in June after rejecting a new contract with Crewe Alexandra. All the latest Notts County news