Bolton Wanderers are eyeing Notts County striker Alassana Jatta as a budget-friendly option to bolster their Championship squad this summer. The Whites, fresh from League One play-off promotion, need firepower up front after losing six loanees, including Marcus Forss and Amario Cozier-Duberry. A £425,000 bid from Danish side Horsens has put Jatta in the shop window, and Wanderers could swoop in to hijack the deal.

Why Alassana Jatta fits Bolton Wanderers’ summer plan

Steven Schumacher’s side have already added defenders Ben Davies, Akin Famewo and Luca Stephenson, plus midfielder David Watson. But the boss admitted their next priority is attack, with Forss training in Slovakia to regain fitness and Kenny still linked elsewhere. Jatta, who topped Notts County’s scoring charts last season with 16 League Two goals, offers a proven League Two record at a fraction of the cost of marquee signings. The Magpies sealed promotion via the play-offs in May, beating Salford City 3-0 at Wembley, with Jatta netting their first in the final.

Jatta has never played above League Two, which may raise eyebrows among Bolton fans. Yet his 16-goal haul in 2025-26 shows he’s a cut above the fourth tier. Schumacher’s squad-building leaves room for a squad player who can chip in, especially with the Whites sitting fifth in the final 2025 League One table on 75 points.

How Horsens could derail Wanderers’ plans

The Danish Superliga outfit’s £425k bid complicates matters. Notts County, promoted from League Two last season, risk losing their top scorer before the new campaign kicks off. Horsens’ interest isn’t new-Jatta was linked with Bolton around 18 months ago-but the timing now aligns with Wanderers’ need for Championship-ready depth.

Bolton’s recent form, recorded as LDDWL in the final 2025 stretch, hints at inconsistency. A reliable finisher like Jatta could steady the ship, even if he’s initially viewed as a squad option. The Whites also face competition from Bradford City, who finished fourth in League One last term and lost to Bolton in the play-off semis.

What comes next for Bolton Wanderers

Schumacher’s side have used most of their budget on defence and midfield, but the attack remains a gaping hole. Jatta would slot in as a cost-effective stopgap while the club hunts for pricier marquee signings. With the new season just weeks away, Wanderers must decide whether to gamble on a League Two marksman or chase higher-profile targets.

League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 5th in League One, 75 pts, 19W-18D-9L from 46 games, recent form LDDWL. Goals this season: 70 scored, 52 conceded (+18 goal difference). Title race: 28 points behind leaders Lincoln.