SOUTHEND United have signed Peter Gilbert and Barry Corr on pre-contract agreements.
Left-back Gilbert and striker Corr have signed agreements to join Blues once the transfer embargo currently placed on the football club is lifted.
Both players have been training with the team over the past couple of days and will be able to play in pre-season friendlies in the interim period.
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