Southend have offered Millwall target Mark Oxley “the best contract for a goalkeeper in League One,” according to chairman Ron Martin.

Oxley’s deal runs out this summer and the Shrimpers are desperate to extend his stay at Roots Hall.

The ex-Hibernian stopper has been linked with a move to Millwall to provide more competition for Jordan Archer.

Martin said: “We’ve made Mark an offer which I think is the best a goalkeeper will get in League One.

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“His agent has acknowledged it’s a good offer and we remain in talks. But I’m still hopeful at this stage.”

Oxley has made 75 appearances for Southend since joining in 2016.