Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly held talks to sign Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White this summer, according to Soccer insider information.
After moving to the City Ground from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2022, the 24-year-old has shown promising performances in the first division in the last two campaigns.
After playing a pivotal role in helping his team survive relegation last season, the midfielder has done the same this season as well, scoring five goals and registering 10 assists in 36 league appearances.
Although Forest are not yet mathematically certain, they are highly unlikely to be relegated this season even if they lose on the final day, as they have a superior goal difference to Luton Town, who are expected to return straight to the Championship after gaining promotion on last quarter.
However, according to the report Soccer insider informationDespite Gibbs-White's impressive performances in recent years, Nottingham could be forced to cash in on the Englishman this summer to balance the books after being found guilty of breaching FFP rules.
Gibbs-White to Tottenham
The report further claims that Tottenham are interested in signing the midfielder and are willing to make a move should Nuno Espirito Santo's side eventually sell the 24-year-old.
Soccer insider information He also claims that Spurs have already held talks to find out the former Wolves star's current situation before making a possible move this summer.
It has also been reported that Forest could accept a fee of around £60m to sell Gibbs-White, so the Lilywhites will have to spend a huge fee to lure the Englishman to the newly refurbished White Hart Lane.
However, the report says that buying Gibbs-White will not be easy for Tottenham as Newcastle UnitedEdit They are also planning a raid for him.
Ange Postecoglou has already made it clear that he wants a squad revamp this summer as he is interested in challenging for big prizes with the north London club in the future, with the Australian apparently contemplating signing a new number ten to add depth to this position.
Gibbs-White is a talented player and dynamic midfielder. He is efficient at set pieces, has the ability to create chances for attackers, can finish off his chances and also works hard out of possession.
The Nottingham Forest star could be a shrewd signing for Tottenham to strengthen their engine room if they buy him. However, it will be interesting to see if Postecoglou's side eventually manage to secure his signature if he leaves the club in the coming years. transfer window.
