Gillingham boss Neil Harris has spoken for the first time about his desire to keep loanee Conor Masterson - and that the defender wants to stay.
Masterson has been a class act in two loans spells from Championship side QPR and an ever-present starter under Harris. He’s out of contract this summer and negotiations are ongoing over a permanent deal at Priestfield.
More: Match-winner excited for new season The player is out of contract at QPR this summer and although the Gills may have competition for his signature, Harris will be confident of keeping hold of the 24-year-old Irish-born centre-half.
League 1 Exeter City have been touted as a possible alternative for the defender but the Gills will have enough financial muscle to see off that challenge.