Gillingham transfer-listed defender Connor Essam is attracting interest
By Luke
Cawdell
Transfer-listed defender Connor
Essam is attracting interest.
The 20-year-old centre-back was
made available at the start of the year and Gillingham boss Martin
Allen revealed talks with potential new clubs are ongoing.
He said: "We have talked to clubs
but nothing is confirmed.
"All I will ever do is talk about a
deal that has been done. There are conversations taking place but I
am not prepared to say who with. I just deal with the facts."
Dartford manager Tony Burman
admitted the club’s part-time status hindered their efforts to take
Essam to Princes Park.
Essam was a hit with the Darts last
season during a loan spell, which in turn led to him becoming a
regular for the Gills under previous boss Andy Hessenthaler.
Essam also made nine appearances
during a two-month spell with fellow Blue Square Bet Premier side
Luton earlier this season.
Burman said: "We enquired about Connor. The situation there has
changed slightly because he’s been made available for transfer at a
full-time club. He’s talking to other clubs in the league that are
full-time and I can’t blame him."
21/01/13
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