Michael Mifsud is still weighing up his options amid reports that the Malta striker has turned down the chance to join Notts County.

Last weekend, skysports.com reported that Notts County, now regarded as one of the wealthiest clubs in the UK after the takeover by a Middle East consortium, were set to seal another major coup by signing Mifsud.

BBC Radio Nottingham reported earlier this week that the Magpies had failed to come to an agreement with Mifsud and are instead set to "focus on other targets".

The Times understands that Mifsud was not particularly keen on playing in League Two and that is perhaps one of the reasons the discussions have broken down.

Notts County are not the only club to have been linked with Mifsud this summer.

According to the skysports.com report, Mifsud was coveted by a host of other clubs, namely Sheffield United, Charlton, Leeds United, Turkish side Ankaragucu and Larissa, of Greece. Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg also made an approach for Mifsud last month, sources said.

As he is a free agent, Mifsud, whose contract with Coventry City expired at the end of last season, can sign for a new club outside the transfer window.

Mifsud, who is currently training with Sliema Wanderers, had a lively performance in Malta's 1-0 defeat to Sweden in last week's World Cup qualifier.