Set to sign - Southend United are interested in bringing experienced midfielder James Dunne to Roots Hall on a free transfer
SOUTHEND United are to set to sign experienced midfielder James Dunne, Echosport understands.
The 31-year-old played for Blues boss Phil Brown while at Swindon Town and now looks set for a reunion at Roots Hall, subject to him passing a medical.
Dunne has played 450 matches during his career which has also seen him play for Exeter, Stevenage, St Johnstone, Portsmouth, Cambridge United and Dagenham & Redbridge.
The midfielder had been with Barnet since 2019 and made 23 appearances for the Bees last season.
The Shrimpers are also set to sign Yeovil Town striker Rhys Murphy as well as a creative midfielder still playing in the National League as Brown looks to rebuild his squad.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel