What is the latest news and transfer rumours at Gillingham FC right now?

The Gillingham hierarchy are preparing for life in League Two for the first time in nine years following their relegation at the end of the 2021-22 season.

A mid-season switch of managers from Steve Evans to Neil Harris could not save the Kent club, who are now looking to rebuild under Harris and push for immediate promotion back to the third tier of English football.

Harris has cleared the decks of a lot of players at the Priestfield Stadium in the early weeks of the off-season, and clearly there is a lot of work to be done to transform the team.

Let’s look at the latest news and goings on at the Gills in the last week.

Tucker attracting interest

Gillingham are hopeful of keeping young defender Jack Tucker after offering him a new deal – but they appear to be fighting a losing battle.

The Gills will be entitled to compensation if centre-back Tucker does depart, and he could be set to secure a move back to League One – or even further up the pyramid.

Per Kent Online, Ipswich, Sheffield Wednesday, Hull City and Scottish outfit Hibernian have all been noted as admirers of the 22-year-old, who looks poised for an exit after 44 appearances last season.

Harris hopeful of Thompson renewal

Neil Harris was able to land somewhat of a coup upon his arrival at Gillingham by bringing in former Millwall midfielder Ben Thompson.

Harris had coached the 26-year-old at the Lions in the past and played 17 times between his signing and the end of the season, scoring once.

Whilst he’s keen to keep the central midfield player around for next season, Harris has admitted that Thompson may be too good for the fourth tier.

“Thommo was on the retained list because legally we have to,” Harris told Gillingham’s official website.

“I spoke to him