CALLUM Ball says he would be open to a permanent move to Notts County if he leaves Derby County.
The 21-year-old striker is on loan at Meadow Lane from the Rams and made his first start in Saturday's 4-0 win against Colchester United, which lifted them off the bottom of the League One table.
He has also made two substitute appearances for the Magpies since joining them on a short-term deal.
Ball's current contract at Derby is due to expire at the end of this season.
"I've only got five or six months left at Derby, so I've got to impress here," said the Rams academy graduate.
"I'd like to stay at Derby, because I've been there for 10 or 11 years now but if it came to an end there and Notts County wanted to sign me, I'd be more than happy to sign here."
Ball has not featured for the Rams this season and had a loan spell at Torquay United earlier in the campaign.
"It's a different manager now and they're doing well, so it's hard to change the team there," he added.
"I'm happy for the boys and, hopefully, they can get promoted. Hopefully, I can get a new contract there or if it comes to it, if Notts County want to sign me something could happen here."
