Notts County sign defender Gibbons and winger Roberts

Notts County have completed the signings of James Gibbons and Callum Roberts on two-year deals after securing a return to League One.

Gibbons became a free agent after leaving Cambridge United following their promotion-winning season to League One.

The 28-year-old defender was a key figure in Cambridge's 2025-26 campaign earning player of the season honours and a place in the League Two team of the season.

Director of Football Richard Montague told the club website: "We're absolutely delighted to welcome James as our first signing of the summer.

"James is capable of playing anywhere across the backline, possesses a very dangerous long throw and plenty of experience – including almost 100 appearances in League One.

"He's a natural leader, a brilliant character and full of confidence following a terrific campaign with Cambridge."

Roberts has agreed a deal that will see him return to County following his departure from Scunthorpe United.

The 29-year-old winger scored 19 goals in 44 appearances for the Iron this season, as they went on to lose in the National League play-off semi-finals to Rochdale.

The move marks a return to Meadow Lane for Roberts, who previously spent three seasons with the Magpies, scoring 20 goals in 52 outings before moving to Aberdeen in July 2022.

Roberts has signed a two-year contract with the Pies, with the option of a further year in the club's favour.

Montague said of Roberts' signing: "We've been keeping a close eye on Cal and have been extremely impressed with his performances for Scunthorpe over the last two seasons, in which he's scored 42 goals in 94 appearances.

"Over that time, Cal has looked like the League One player we all knew he could be and we're excited to give him the opportunity to prove himself at this level.

"As many of our fans will know, he's a really threatening attacking player – a brilliant dribbler and quality set-piece taker who's capable of producing moments of magic in and around the box.

"While Cal is obviously dangerous from wide positions, he's evolved into an accomplished attacking midfielder over the years.

"We think we're getting a more experienced and well-rounded version of a player who served us brilliantly in the National League."

Notts County will be playing League One football next season for the first time in 11 years, after they beat Salford City in the League Two play-off final.