Southend United: Transfer embargo lifted by National League
The club have been unable to sign new players since September 2022
Last updated 28th Dec 2023
A long-standing transfer embargo on Southend United has been lifted, The National League has announced.
The club has been unable to sign new players since September 2022, after it was found to have owed money to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
With a consortium headed by Justin Rees poised to take over, The National League said discussions with HMRC have reached a satisfactory conclusion.
Mark Ives, General Manager of the Vanarama National League, confirms that the club are now free to sign players.
He said: “The embargo, which has been in place for around 16 months, has now been lifted following the significant developments that has satisfied both HMRC and the National League.
“We are pleased that the positive work has enabled the club to move forward following a difficult period for Southend United, its staff and of course supporters.”
Southend United Football Club said: "We are pleased to advise that the transfer embargo imposed on the Club by the National League has been lifted with immediate effect.
We can now start work on renewing the contracts of our current squad as well as introducing some new faces."