Gillingham’s director of football Kenny Jackett on the signing of former Crystal Palce, Charlton and Wales international Jonny Williams

Gillingham’s newest signing could be the best player in League 2 this season - says the man who played a key role in bringing him in.

Director of Football Kenny Jackett used all of his knowhow to help entice the 29-year-old former Welsh international to the Gills.

Williams: Why Gillingham was the right choice

Williams was hot property after Swindon Town decided against offering him a new deal at the end of last season.

But with play-off promotions at both Crystal Palace (Championship) and Charlton (League 1) on his CV along with caps for Wales and appearances at all levels of the professional game, it was easy to see why the Gills fancied bringing the player back to his home county of Kent.

A mad dash south on Wednesday - following earlier talks with Bradford - led to the Pembury-born midfielder agreeing terms with the Gills that afternoon, after completing a medical, and then showing off the latest kit design with a quickly put together montage by the club’s busy content producers.

Behind all of that was Gills’ recruitment department, headed up by Jackett, working his magic as director of football, and it’s no surprise that’s he’s expecting big things of their new man.

“I really like Johnny Williams,” he said. “I would rate him highly and being a Kent boy, he's going to be a really good fit for us.

“He is what I call ‘League 2 ready’, he played 40 games last year for Swindon, scored 11 goals.

“I think on on his day he has the potential to be the best player in the league.

“There's a lot of ability and he’s a little bit of a game-changer, somebody we don't necessarily have.

“I am excited to see him play for us. He’s a top-class signing and I do rate him highly, I think he's a very, very good player, a good addition for