The Priestfield boss was at Damson Park last week in the hope of seeing the Blues striker in action for the reserves in their game against Leeds but Figueroa was ruled out with a thigh strain.
"The Argentinian boy ( Luciano Figueroa) who we wanted to watch was injured. So we will have another look this week and keep trying," Hessenthaler told the Gills official website.
Blues reserves face Sunderland Reserves away this week - one almighty long trip from Gillingham!
Gillingham Confirm Figueroa Interest
