Tony Gray is willing to stay at AFC Telford

But the 31-year-old hitman, who has scored 19 goals this season, is keeping his options open until the end of the campaign as he carefully weights up the next chapter in his career.

Gray marked his 31st birthday yesterday with goal number 19 of a prolific season during Telford's 3-0 win at Southport.

And he said: "Telford have asked me if I want to talk about next season and I am willing to, but I am going to leave it until the end of the season.

"I got a text the other day asking how I was and what was going on and where I stood, where they stood.

"And I just told them I am just going to see how it goes but I am definitely willing to talk.

"With my age and work commitments, family and stuff, I will give it a thought and I have got to listen to everything that I get."

Gray is expected to attract plenty of attention in the coming months following his superb tally for Telford this season, with Halifax one side rumoured to be interested.

But he said: "Until I get something sorted out or until something offers me something, I won't be going anywhere."

Manager Steve Kittrick has already spoken of his desire to keep Gray for the forthcoming season.

But he knows he is likely to face a battle to retain his service, as well as those of midfielder Godfrey Poku, who has also shone for Telford this season.

Kittrick, who expects to learn of his playing budget for next year within the next two weeks, said: "I think Tony Gray will be getting quite a lot of offers.

"Godfrey lives on the far side of London so there's rumours that London clubs are looking at him but, if he wants to be at Telford next year, I would love to have him."

, and the same with Tony.

"But money talks and location talks, as well, so they will have to make their minds up where they want to be next year."