Kevin Nolan keen on bringing former Premier League star to Meadow Lane

County boss has hinted that he may be tempted to launch a move for his former team mate .

Barton has not played since April 2017 after being found to have breached regulations, however the 35-year-old is free to join a club in time for pre-season ahead of the new campaign.

Nolan told BBC Nottingham, “Me and Joey are good friends. He is a top player, a top lad and I really get on well with him”

The boss continued, “Joey is probably going to want to play at a higher level. And if that doesn't come to fruition then I am sure there will be a conversation in the summer.”

Nolan and Barton played alongside each other in the center of midfield at for a two year period between 2009 and 2011.

are currently sitting in 5th position in the table, four points adrift of the automatic promotion positions. Nolan's side face a trip to mid table on Saturday.

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