Arsenal looking for an agreement between Morgan Gibbs and White from Forest
According daily star, Arsenal are preparing a surprise move to sign Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White over the summer. transfer window.
The Gunners are currently well equipped in the attacking department, but manager Mikel Arteta He is interested in strengthening his options for the 2024/25 season. Emile Smith Rowe has been linked with a possible exit this summer and daily star They claim Arsenal plan to fill their void by signing Gibbs-White from Forest.
Forest recently received a 4-point deduction for violating Profitability and Sustainability rules and could face further penalties in the future unless they recover the funds. This could pave the way for a high-profile sale and daily star claim the club could part ways with their record £42.5m signing.
Good signing
Gibbs-White has been a huge influence for Forest since his record transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer of 2022. He has recorded 4 goals and 5 assists for the club this season. The attacker has created several clearer chances, but Forest has lacked the quality in attack to take advantage of them.
With Forest's precarious financial situation, they could be tempted to cash in on Gibbs-White for the right price. Arteta could see him as a replacement for Smith Rowe. The 23-year-old was favorite when the Spaniard was appointed Gunners boss, but his minutes have drastically reduced in recent years.
Injuries have played a role, while Arteta no longer seems to trust Smith Rowe to change game situations. The Arsenal graduate could move on. Gibbs-White would be a good signing to replace him. The 24-year-old player is currently in the best moment of his career and has stood out for his work rate and high pressure.
He has the ability to play anywhere in the attack, but tends to prefer the attacking midfield and right wing positions. Arteta can see him as a replacement for Odegaard and Saka in the team. The big question is whether he would accept a limited role at Arsenal when he could be a regular starter at Forest or another club.
