Gillingham combined with a huge move for Strikerfor £900,000.
Gillingham are the latest team to be linked with Peterborough United striker Jonson Clarke-Harris, as reported by Kent Online, albeit at a significant cost.Clarke-Harris has been one of the most talked about players this window since his summer move to Bristol Rovers fell through on deadline day. As a result, the striker will leave Posh this January and several clubs are vying for his signature..
Having been League One’s top scorer with 26 goals last season, it’s no surprise that many clubs are fighting to secure Clarke-Harris’ services. Despite the failure in Peterborough, the Jamaican international managed to score six goals in 17 league appearances this season.With a deal completed in the summer, it would be a big surprise if Posh don’t sell the 29-year-old this window, as he could then walk on a free immediately after the end of the season..
While his market value would undoubtedly be affected by the contract situation, Transfermarkt still values Clarke-Harris at €900,000. That number may be a bit of an exaggeration, but Peterborough’s director of football Barry Fry recently said the club would not sell the striker “for peanuts”, so the figure may be in the right stage.It’s clear where the Gills’ current problems lie, and it’s in their front lines. Stephen Clemence’s side have conceded just 21 goals all season, the lowest in the league, but still remain tenth.Now just one point from the playoffs, Clemence will no doubt be looking to move up the table before the end of the season, but they are currently in a very competitive hunt.If Gillingham have ambitions of making the finals this year, they just need to improve in front of goal. A tent signing for the summit would do just that and could take them to the next level.Clarke-Harris may be out of reach due to his price tag, but Peterborough would be much happier selling to a League Two rather than a League One rival. It could become a bidding war for the striker, which Gillingham could be involved in given their current position. However, it is uncertain whether they can afford both the price and wages of the 29-year-old.Author’s ViewIt would certainly be a coup if Gillingham could complete the Clarke and Harris deal, although it seems a bit unrealistic. The Gills are in dire need of a centre-forward and their current form in front of goal shows that.The club has plenty of other options at a lower price, but Clarke-Harris looks the best at the moment. As the League One clubs start to cash in, Gillingham could struggle in a bidding war and it will be interesting to see how it develops..
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