Originally Posted by gfc-online
Watford are reportedly poised to make a 1.5 million pounds bid for Gillingham star Matt Jarvis this week. Hornets boss Adrian Boothroyd is the new favourite now to sign the Gills star - who has been in the form of his career this season.
It was reported this morning by the 'Daily Mirror' that the Gills star is set for a big money deal to Watford. The 1.5 million pounds big that the 'Daily Mirror' claim Watford shall bid, meets Paul Scally's asking price of the star.
The first club to make a bid for Jarvis was Plymouth Argyle who initially had a bid of £250,000 rejected by Gillingham chairman Paul Scally but it was then reported that Plymouth improved their offer to £500,000 before the January transfer window re-opened.
However the new transfer rumours surrounding Jarvis may force Alan Pardew into making a bid for Jarvis. Charlton are just one of many other Premiership football clubs, but appeared to be the most keen club after sending scouts to watch Jarvis.
Both Watford and Charlton are involved in relegation dogfights in the Premiership, and will no doubt hope to add Jarvis to their squads to bolster their chances of staying in the big league.
Jarvis recently tried to play down transfer rumours surrounding himself. Speaking to BBC Radio Kent he said:
"I must improve and keep training hard.
"Yes, in a few year's time, I'd love to be playing at the top levels of the game, but it's all just rumours."
He continued: "It's nice to see yourself in the papers but I'm getting on with playing and enjoying my football.
"I couldn't tell you if that will be with Gillingham or not after this month, I'll just get my head down and keep playing well."
Club chairman Paul Scally seems reluctant to sell his star man however. Speaking to the Kent Messenger, Paul Scally said:
"We might have to consider an offer if it came in but we’re not hanging on selling him. It will do his career better if he stays with the club for a year or two."
Former Gillingham players Iffy Onuora and Steve Claridge both thought that it would be wise for Jarvis to keep playing regular first team football and the 'key man' for another season or two.
However with Premiership clubs such as Newcastle and Arsenal also reported to be interested in the Gillingham star, it may be hard for the Gills star to not be tempted away.
Gillingham boss Ronnie Jepson also said how he wanted to hold onto his star man, until the end of the season at least.
Matt Jarvis made his senior debut against Sunderland three years ago. During his Gillingham career Matty has found the net fifteen times, five of those coming this season.
After impressing with same occasional senior appearences and impressive reserve and youth games, Jarvis was rewarded a senior contract - which he signed at th final home game of the season in May 2004. Matty scored his first ever senior goal in the one nil victory over Wolves during the 04-05 season.
Last season Jarvis won 'Young Player of the Year' award and the 'Goal of the Season' award and has been Gillingham's star performer this season.