Brian Saah played under Martin Ling at Leyton Orient

Cambridge United defender Brian Saah says he needs time to weigh up a new contract offer from the club.

But the 23-year-old said he was happy with the two-year deal offered by boss Martin Ling.

He told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: "I think the offer is a very respectable one. The club and the gaffer have done well for me.

"It's just a case of having a week off to clear my head and then making a decision as soon as possible."

It is a welcome situation for the former Leyton Orient player after struggling to find a club 12 months ago.

Ling took a chance on him and now, a year on, he admits it feels nice to be wanted.

"To have a contract in front of me and a place where it feels good to come and play football are all positives," he said.

"It's a case of sitting down with the family, seeing if I want to continue at Cambridge and be part of what is looking like a very big year next season."

Striker Danny Crow and defenders Dan Gleeson and Josh Coulson have also been offered two-year deals, while utility man Kevin Roberts and goalkeeper Simon Brown have one-year contracts on the table.

Ling has stated he wants the U's to be at least a top eight Blue Square Premier side next season and has already told nine players they are no longer needed.

Saah believes the 2010/11 campaign will be the first time the manager will have stamped his mark on the side.

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But while he is keen to be involved with a promotion push, he is aware that after a solid run in the team, there may be offers from other clubs.

He said: "If players have had good seasons it's inevitable that there will be a bit of interest.

"But this will now be the gaffer's team and obviously they're trying to push for promotion.

"As a player at my age you want to be involved in a team that's looking to do something."

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