Morgan Gibbs-White makes Nottingham Forest transfer demand amid £60m Tottenham feud
Tottenham still have hopes of signing Morgan Gibbs-White despite Nottingham Forest threatening legal action over an “illegal approach” for the England international after triggering his £60m release clause
Before Nottingham Forest’s flight to Portugal next week, Morgan Gibbs-White wants his future settled (Photo: Andrew Kearns – CameraSport, CameraSport via Getty Images)
Before Nottingham Forest leaves for its preseason training camp in Portugal, Morgan Gibbs-White wants his future handled.
After Tottenham activated the 25-year-old’s £60 million release clause, believing they had acquired the England international for a relative steal, the player became the focus of a heated transfer dispute.
Concerns over a violation of confidentially regarding the player’s release clause prompted Forest to retaliate, accusing the North London team of taking a “illegal approach” and announcing that they would be speaking with their lawyers.
After reporting Spurs to the Premier League, Forest stated that they thought the trade was off for the time being. Since then, Gibbs-White has resumed preseason training with Nuno Espirito Santo’s team.
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According to the Daily Mail, Gibbs-White has been displaying a “exemplary attitude” in training despite the uncertainties surrounding his future, but he is still keen to join Thomas Frank’s Tottenham.
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He wants to know where he will play football next season after speaking with Forest officials on Monday at the team’s training facility.
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Given that Forest is getting ready for their first preseason friendly against Monaco on Saturday, Gibbs-White is “hopeful” a solution may be found before the end of the weekend. Forest will play local team Estoril Praia and Fulham while in Portugal.
According to the source, the “ball is in Tottenham’s court” and the Europa League winners are considering a second offer of about £65 million, though it’s unclear if that would be sufficient to persuade Forest to reconsider their mind.
Spurs and Forest are embroiled in a heated dispute over Gibbs-White after the latter was accused of making a “illegal approach” for the England player. (Photo credit: Getty Images) )
Gibbs-White is anticipated to accompany Forest on their journey to Portugal if a bid is unsuccessful. The group is scheduled to remain in the nation through August 1. Prior to their August 17 Premier League debut against Brentford, they will play again at the City Ground against Fiorentina and Al Qadsiah.
In order to have a full preseason with the gifted midfielder, who scored seven goals and assisted on eight more in the Premier League last season, Frank would be keen to have Gibbs-White in his squad as soon as possible.
He now has four caps for England after Thomas Tuchel called him up for recent matches against Andorra and Senegal. His outstanding performances have also drawn interest from Manchester City.
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Spurs, who have already paid £55 million to sign West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus, are hoping to make him their second big summer acquisition.
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