Morgan Gibbs-White’s move to Tottenham Hotspur is hanging by a thread — and Nottingham Forest are sharpening their legal swords.
What looked like a smooth transfer is now anything but. As per reports (via Sky Sports), Forest have hit pause on all talks with Spurs and are threatening to take the matter to the Premier League.
At the heart of the dispute? Allegations of an illegal approach and a very specific £60 million bid.
Sources close to Forest claim the club never gave Spurs the green light to talk to Gibbs-White.
Even more troubling, they believe confidential information was leaked — particularly about the player’s release clause.
One source put it bluntly: “Evangelos Marinakis is furious.”
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Why Tottenham wants Morgan Gibbs-White?
The midfielder was reportedly close to joining Spurs this week, with a medical even rumored to be on the schedule. But instead of heading to North London, he’s now caught in the middle of a football tug-of-war.
Forest have not commented officially, nor have Spurs. But the silence speaks volumes.
Gibbs-White had a standout season, guiding Forest to European football for the first time in 30 years. Seven goals, eight assists, and countless key moments made him a fan favorite — and a hot target.
After joining from Wolves in 2022, Gibbs-White has become a key figure at the City Ground. He even earned his England debut last September, a sign of just how far he’s come.
Spurs manager Thomas Frank had hoped to pair him with new signing Mohammed Kudus in a midfield shake-up. Now, that plan is likely on hold as legal clouds gather over the deal.
Forest, meanwhile, are dealing with other exits too. Anthony Elanga is on his way to Newcastle, with a big-money deal nearing completion.
For now, Gibbs-White’s move is offside — and it may take more than VAR to sort this one out.
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