Transfer Deadline Day…

Southend United

The Blues have completed the permanent signing of the 30-year-old midfielder, Jacob Mellis from Sky Bet League One outfit, Gillingham.

The 30-year-old arrives at Roots Hall on a contract until the end of the current campaign with the option of another year.

Arsenal midfielder, James Olayinka, will remain at Roots Hall Stadium for the remainder of the season after his loan from the Gunners was extended.

Meanwhile, Popular long-serving defender, John White has extended his current contract until the end of the season.