JOSH Wright has revealed he would jump at the chance to join Southend United.

The former Gillingham midfielder held transfer talks with Shrimpers boss Phil Brown earlier this week.

And Wright would welcome the opportunity to team up with Blues.

“I’ll tell it how it is and I would love to pull on that Southend shirt,” said the 27-year-old.

“I’ve always enjoyed the games I’ve played against Southend, they have a great fanbase and there’s always a good atmosphere both home and away so I would be delighted to join and I hope it can happen.

“I live in Chigwell, so it’s close to home and all my family live in Essex so it would be a great move from that point of view as well.

“I’m still waiting for an offer and I understand that clubs may have spent their budgets come this stage of the season so I’m not sure what will happen.

“But I would be delighted to sign and, please God, it could even happen before the Charlton game at the weekend.”

Wright is available on a free transfer after leaving the Gills at the end of August.

And he was impressed by what Blues boss Brown had to say during their hour long talk at the training ground.

“It went really well when I spoke to the manager and it couldn’t really have gone any better,” said Wright.

“I think it’s always best for the player and manager to speak face to face and we had a good chat about everything.

“I went away feeling really good and I think Southend are a great club, who I would be very happy to join.”

Wright scored 14 goals for the Gills last season and would boost an injury-hit Shrimpers squad, who have failed to win in their last six matches.

An online Echosport poll also revealed Blues fans were keen for the club to complete a deal with 89 per cent of supporters wanting Wright to join.