Deeney in

The 19-year-old impressed on trial recently, so much so that Graeme Souness could be ready to put a bid in.

The Republic of Ireland Under-18 international is highly regarded down at Meadow Lane, but he’s yet to make a first team appearance.

“We are talking to Notts County but at the minute we are a wee bit apart on what they want and what we want to pay,” said Souness.

But after the bargains that were Dwight Yorke and David Thompson, it might not be long before Saul signs.