Clarke is refusing to talk about a new deal at Roots Hall

Southend United defender Peter Clarke will not discuss a new deal with the club, says chairman Ron Martin.

The 27-year-old joined Southend in 2006 and scored an FA Cup goal against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in January.

"We wish to extend his contract before the new season starts," Martin wrote on his official blog.

"We would also offer him a new contract, but he has not - to date - wished to engage in those discussions," added the Roots Hall chief.

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