Jarvis: I'd love to play at the top levels

By Jack Nolan
January 8 2007

Gillingham star Matt Jarvis seems to appear in the papers on a weekly basis now and with transfer rumours ever increasing that Jarvis is set to leave the club, Jarvis has tried to play down the rumours.

Alan Pardew is favourite to capture Jarvis' signature, however it seems that it is more likely he will leave in the summer. Jarvis did attempt to play down the transfer rumours today, speaking to BBC Radio Kent Jarvis 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."

Gillingham have already turned down a reported £250,000 bid from Plymouth Argyle, which was rejected by club chairman Paul Scally. After that Jarvis' agent rejected a contract offer what Paul Scally described as the biggest in the clubs history, for a player of his stature.

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.

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