GILLINGHAM owner Paul Scally is in talks with an American buyer and hopes to close a deal.
Scally was due to meet the potential investors to try and sign off the takeover last week.
Gillingham owner Paul Scally is in talks with an American consortium to buy the clubCredit: PA:Empics Sport
But flight restrictions ruled that out.
However, the Kent League One club could have the new money shortly in a massive lift during the shutdown after months of seeking fresh backing.
The American group have been looking to buy an English club for several months.
Now they focused on Gills because it makes financial sense.
There is potential for development and growth and that appeals to the money men from across the Atlantic.
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Scally, 65, would stay on to run his beloved club which he bought in 1995.
But the Americans are also looking to have a large involvement on the football side too.
Gillingham are currently 11th in the third tier.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
