SOUTHEND United boss Phil Brown remains in contract discussions with a quartet of his players.

Adam Thompson, Michael Timlin, Will Atkinson and Gary Deegan are all being talked to concerning new deals.

But Brown revealed some are closer to re-signing than others.

“Adam is coming back from his dislocated shoulder and it’s about making sure the offer is relative but that’s one quite close to being done,” said Brown.

“Where Will Atkinson and Michael Timlin are concerned we’re still involved in discussions with their agents but with Gary we’re quite a way apart at the moment.”