Gillingham striker Scott Kashket picks up an injury as non-league transfer window set to close

An injury to striker Scott Kashket makes a potential move out of Gillingham a little trickier.

Manager Neil Harris says he’s open to discuss opportunities with Gillingham’s fringe players - including Kashket - who may want to seek a move into non-league this week.

The National League transfer window closes on Thursday, March 23, and up until that point the Gills can offload players if they feel it’s the right thing to do.

Kashket was back training and available for selection last weekend but has had a set-back with his groin, which could keep him out for another week. He hasn’t played a competitive game since January 28.

Harris, speaking before the weekend, said: “I don’t know if that means a loan move to the National League for him is still going to be feasible at this stage.

“If he is here, he is available for selection when fit. Scott wasn’t in the plans (last week) because he was further down the pecking order than the four or five in front of him.

“When players have been injured and come back they have to accept that when a team is doing well they have to be patient.

“He fits into the bracket where if they are in the building they will be treated with utmost respect and if available for selection, I will consider them. If players want to leave and pursue further opportunities then I am 100% supportive of that as well.”

Forward Jordan Green, meanwhile, has already been told his future lies elsewhere while for others there could be the chance of seeing out the season with some much needed football ahead of a chance to claim a place in the team next term.

Jayden Clarke - a January signing from Dulwich Hamlet - hasn’t featured since he moved to the club and may head out on loan. Ethan Coleman and Stuart O’Keefe are both