TOMMY MOONEY is growing increasingly frustrated over his unresolved future at the County Ground and the striker has made it clear that the clock is ticking.

The 32-year-old (pictured) admits he has 'significant interest' from six to eight other clubs and he isn't prepared to keep them 'hanging on' indefinitely.

However, Town chief executive Mark Devlin has made it clear that Mooney has been offered the best deal the club is in a position to offer him.

Mooney said: "I go on holiday next Tuesday and I want a clear idea of what I'll be doing by then.

"It is frustrating that the situation hasn't been put to bed by now."

Mooney's previous contract contained a clause which said a further year must be offered if he played 20 games.

However, the player is looking for a fresh deal rather than merely taking up the option on the old one.

He is adamant that it isn't a question of holding the Town board to ransom.

Mooney said: "I never went to Swindon for financial gain.

"I appreciate the board's point of view in terms that they don't want to damage the club's future.

"By offering me a new contract, it won't be a case of me ruining the club.

"I'd be quite happy to meet with the board to discuss it.

"I have enjoyed my football here and I believe I would again in a second year.

"This isn't all about money. If it was all about money then I would have signed a pre-contract deal two weeks ago.

"There are two questions I ask myself when a club shows interest. The first is what are the prospects and the second is where are they. I am not prepared to uproot the family."

If a fresh deal is not forthcoming, Mooney will open discussions with other clubs.

He said: "I've always believed in being honest and that isn't going to change.

"I'm not David Beckham. People aren't going to wait forever for an answer from me.

"I am happy to wait but not indefinitely. There are other people out there who want to employ me."

Mooney held informal contract talks with Town earlier in the season, around the same time as Sam Parkin penned a new two-year deal, but nothing was agreed formally.

He said: "What is being offered now is not the same as what was being discussed then."

Devlin said: "I can confirm Tommy has been offered the option on his present deal."

Meanwhile Devlin has said the club are continuing efforts to see if a deal can be done with Watford to secure Jerel Ifil's services.

He said: "I am hoping to speak again with Watford's chairman again. If a fee could be agreed, it would have to come from an outside party or a shareholder."