Southend United

Versatile midfielder Timothee Dieng penned a two-year deal with an option for an extra year at Blues after turning down a contract offer from Bradford City.

Dieng, who can also operate in defence, made 78 appearances for the Bantams in two seasons.

Prior to his move to the Northern Commercials Stadium, Dieng was at Oldham Athletic who signed him from French side Brest for two years.

The midfielder has a lot of knowledge at League One level and knows exactly what the challenges are like in the third division.