Kevin Nolan is close to agreeing on a deal to become manager of Notts County according to Sky Sports.
Couty sacked John Sheridan after a run of nine successive defeats at the beginning of January.
The former Oldham and Chesterfield boss won just six of his 24 league games.
Nolan had a brief spell in management when he took charge of Leyton Orient last season.
The 34-year-old has confirmed his desire to get back into football.
He managed just 15 games at Brisbane Road seven wins, six losses before he was demoted to a playing role.
County current sit just a point above the drop zone and are still looking for a new owner to buy the club.
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