Tottenham thought they were on the verge of signing Morgan Gibbs-White. Nottingham Forest had other ideas — and let’s just say the talks didn’t end with a handshake.
Spurs believed they had met a £60 million release clause in the midfielder’s contract. But Forest were quick to slam the brakes.
They didn’t just reject the move — they threatened to report Spurs to the Premier League for what they called an “illegal” approach.
That’s when this summer transfer went from a usual negotiation to something resembling a legal drama. And as of now, the Forest star is still wearing red.
Are Nottingham Forest still open to selling Morgan Gibbs-White?
Forest are open to selling Gibbs-White — just not to Tottenham. The club felt blindsided by the way Spurs handled the approach.
According to sources (via Daily Mail), Forest believe Spurs made contact without permission, which could breach league rules.
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To make things even more awkward, Gibbs-White is said to be interested in the move. But to his credit, he’s kept things professional. He returned to training on July 14 and even played in a recent friendly against Monaco.
Ola Aina summed it up best: “He’s keeping it professional.”
Forest, meanwhile, are in no rush to cash in. They already sold Anthony Elanga to Newcastle and losing another key player would hit hard. Especially with manager Nuno Espirito Santo building a new attacking setup.
There’s talk of Spurs making a second offer, possibly around £65 million. Whether that changes Forest’s mind remains to be seen.
For now, they’d prefer selling him elsewhere — even to a direct rival — than letting him join the north London club.
Forest may not want to let one of their brightest talents walk out the door, but if he does, it seems it won’t be through Tottenham’s.
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