Gillingham sign Eli King and Zech Obiero on deadline day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Gillingham finalized two midfield signings on the final day of the transfer window. The club acquired 23-year-old Eli King from Cardiff City on a permanent contract for an undisclosed fee. King, a Cardiff academy graduate, brings experience from previous loan spells at Stevenage, Ross County, Morecambe, and Crewe. Additionally, Gillingham secured 21-year-old Zech Obiero on a season-long loan from Leyton Orient. Obiero joins the squad to bolster midfield options alongside King. The moves were completed as part of a busy deadline day for the Gillingham roster. King expressed readiness to integrate into the team and stated he is capable of playing as a six or an eight.
- •Gillingham signed Eli King from Cardiff City on a permanent deal
- •Eli King is a 23-year-old midfielder and Cardiff academy product
- •Zech Obiero joined Gillingham on a season-long loan from Leyton Orient
- •Obiero is a 21-year-old midfielder
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Gills sign King from Cardiff and Orient's Obiero
"Gillingham have signed midfielder Eli King from Cardiff City on a permament deal for an undisclosed fee.
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