SOUTHEND United chairman Ron Martin insists he is willing to back Mark Molesley in the transfer market once again.

Blues have signed 16 players already this season but remain short of attacking options.

And Martin would therefore allow Molesley to add to his squad.

“We have players training with us at the moment who are free agents and if Mark wants to sign them I will back him,” said Martin.

“I will talk to Mark again this week to see what he’s thinking and we will take things from there.”

Blues currently have strikers Jay Simpson and Nile Ranger training with them along with winger Ricky Holmes.