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Wright in talks over Southend move

Former Gillingham midfielder negotiating with Phil Brown’s team over a switch to Roots Hall.

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By Alex Beard

United could be on the brink of an excellent free agent signing, with former midfielder in talks over a move to the club.

Wright left Gillingham by mutual consent a week ago after reportedly falling out with manager Adrian Pennock, and is now free to join a club of his choosing.

Talks with over a move to Roots Hall are said to be going well, with the Shrimpers in line to recruit a player who scored 14 times from midfield last season.

Pennock left Wright out of his matchday squad for Gillingham’s 3-3 draw with Southend last month, with the player having to deny he refused to sit on the bench.

He tweeted: “It’s not for me to go into it right now but just remember always two sides to stories etc. but yes I was fit and available today that’s it.

“As said I can’t say much but all I will say is I DID NOT REFUSE TO BE ON THE BENCH.”

Gillingham’s Player of the Season last year, Wright has also represented the likes of , Scunthorpe, and .

Southend are 15th in the table after five games, scoring a win, a loss and three draws thus far. will be hoping that any potential deal for Wright can fire them up the division.

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