Morgan Gibbs-White could join Tottenham Hotspur this summer, but a number of Nottingham Forest players privately expected him to move somewhere else.

Last week, Tottenham fulfilled Morgan Gibbs-White’s £60 million release clause; nonetheless, concerns over a possibledeal have now emerged.

Gibbs-White expressed his desire to join Spurs to Evangelos Marinakis, but Nottingham Forest has put the deal on hold until they learn how the Lilywhites learned of his release clause.

Since then, he has resumed training this week and is unwilling to part ways with Forest.

It has now been revealed how Nuno Espirito Santo’s players feel about the Englishman sealing his departure.

Morgan Gibbs-White was expected to join another Premier League club before Tottenham

 

Gibbs-White has not showed much interest in discussing the new deal that Forest has given him.

The midfield player has long been anticipated to attract transfer interest, notably from some club players.

Many members of the team believed Gibbs-White would be joining Manchester City this summer at the end of the 2024–25 season, according to the Daily Mail.

It was hoped that a possible transfer to the Etihad would be finalized swiftly to avoid being a distraction, but that obviously did not occu

 

Instead, Man City pursued other targets, acquiring Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki. It is believed that the Sky Blues were really surprised that they were unable to solidify their interest in Anthony Elanga, who has since joined Newcastle United, or the Tottenham target.

In relation to Elanga, it is believed that the Forest team was a little alarmed by his exit from the City Ground.

 

Nottingham Forest players concerned amid Anthony Elanga exit

 

Last Monday, Newcastle finalized their acquisition of Elanga, paying an estimated £55 million for the winger.

Rio Ferdinand hailed the deal as “a great bit of business,” partly because of Manchester United’s sell-on clause.

However, it is believed that his transfer to Newcastle contributed to the worries that Forest players have about the upcoming campaign.

According to the Mail story, there is concern that Forest will find it difficult to duplicate their 2024–2025 style of play in the upcoming season, partly because they will not have Elanga’s speed out wide.

Nottingham Forest could now be ready to sell Morgan Gibbs-White to Tottenham as approach made for £26m replacement

Nottingham Forest are currently digging their heels in as Tottenham push to sign Morgan Gibbs-White.

According to TBR Football, Evangelos Marinakis is thinking of taking action against Tottenham for what he considers to be an unlawful approach, and he has no idea how Spurs found out about the England international’s £60 million release clause.

Gibbs-White has informed Nottingham Forest that he wants to join Tottenham this summer, and the north Londoners are willing to pay the £60 million cost, therefore the transaction is still anticipated to go through.

According to O Jogo, Nottingham Forest has made an attempt to sign Thiago Almada, which is a hint that the Reds are beginning to back down.

 

Nottingham Forest open talks with Botafogo over Thiago Almada

According to the Portuguese news source, Nottingham Forest is now vying with Benfica for the Argentina international’s services.

Almada, who was formerly a target for Leeds United, is valued at €30 million (£26 million), according to O Jogo, and Atletico Madrid is also interested in hiring him.

The Portuguese news outlet now believe Nottingham Forest are competing against Benfica to sign the Argentina international.

O Jogo state that Almada – once a target for Leeds United – has a €30m (£26m) price tag, with Atletico Madrid also keen on his services.

It’s fascinating that a move has been made for another offensive midfield player at the same time that Tottenham is trying to recruit the Nottingham Forest No. 10 because, incidentally, the South American also plays in the No. 10 position like Gibbs-White.

The timing can be revealing.

Almada, 24, made 16 appearances in Ligue 1 last season while on loan at Lyon, tallying one goal and dishing out five assists.

 

Nottingham Forest could have an advantage over Benfica and Atletico Madrid

Botafogo is owned by John Textor, as some Nottingham Forest supporters may have already figured out, and the American has already done a lot of business with Marinakis this summer.

Nuno Espirito Santo may have an advantage over Atletico Madrid and Benfica in the competition to sign Almada because Nottingham Forest acquired Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus from the Brazilian team this summer, demonstrating the solid relationship between the Reds and Botafogo.

 

Nottingham Forest set for double transfer setback as Napoli close in on two Reds targets

Two players who were previously on Nottingham Forest’s radar are now pursuing a move to Napoli, as TBR Football can exclusively disclose.

In addition to moving on some players, the Reds have had a busy summer in terms of transfers.

 

This summer, Jonathan Panzo, Ramon Sosa, Andrew Omobamidele, and Anthony Elanga have left Nottingham Forest, while Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus have arrived.

Morgan Gibbs-White may also depart Forest, but his transfer to Tottenham Hotspur is probably going to be postponed due to the possibility of legal action.

Now, two players the Reds have been eyeing could deal them another transfer-related setback.

 

Nottingham Forest targets Noa Lang and Dan Ndoye closing in on Napoli move

It has been confirmed by TBR Football main writer Graeme Bailey that Napoli and PSV Eindhoven midfielder Noa Lang have reached an agreement.

The highly regarded Swiss attacker Dan Ndoye of Bologna is also a target for the Serie A winners.

 

We can disclose that Forest and Fulham have inquired about Lang.

He was also considered by West Ham as a potential Mohammed Kudus substitute.

The 26-year-old must now complete his relocation to Naples on Monday, though.

 

Ndoye, who has also attracted a lot of interest in England, might join Lang.

Although the Swiss star can play anywhere on the field, he usually plays wide on either side.

In the past 12 months, several English clubs have taken notice of him due to his all-action performances.

 

We can attest that Forest is interested in Ndoye as they seek to replace Elanga and Sosa with a variety of wide players.

This summer, Crystal Palace has also considered the player as a possible replacement for Eberechi Eze.

In the past 12 months, Ndoye has been monitored by Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United, according to people close to him.

But as they continue their negotiations with Bologna, Napoli is now closing in on Ndoye.

 

Other midfielders and forwards being targeted by Nottingham Forest

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The most advanced team vying for PSV striker Johan Bakayoko is Forest, according to TBR Football’s confirmation on Saturday.

The Belgium international has also drawn interest from Bournemouth, Brentford, West Ham, and Everton.

Bakayoko was on Newcastle’s list before

signing Elanga, whilst the 22-year-old has always been a favorite of Liverpool.

 

Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, and RB Leipzig are all interested, but according to insiders, an English transfer is the most likely option.

Forest is also interested in Manchester City midfielder James McAtee and Brentford attacker Yoane Wissa.

 

Nottingham Forest lead race for ‘elite’ Anthony Elanga replacement, £22m price tag

The most recent information regarding Nottingham Forest’s search for a successor for Anthony Elanga can be confirmed exclusively by TBR Football.

Anthony Elanga was recently sold by Nottingham Forest to Newcastle United for about £55 million.

 

Since then, the Reds have focused on Johan Bakayoko, a winger for PSV Eindhoven who is coveted by at least seven European clubs.

The position of Forest in their chase of Bakayoko and the likelihood that he will join the City Ground team may be found out on TBR Football.

 

Nottingham Forest ‘most advanced’ for Johan Bakayoko

Forest is the team with the greatest progress in their pursuit of Bakayoko; they have been interested in him for months, according to TBR Football main journalist Graeme Bailey.

West Ham, Brentford, and Bournemouth have all expressed interest; we can also add Everton.

 

The 22-year-old has long been admired by Liverpool, and before Newcastle signed Elanga, they had Bakayoko on their list.

Although RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, and Atalanta are all interested, insiders say that an English transfer is the most likely choice.

Our sources estimate that the overall cost of a move for Bakayoko would likely be about €25 million (£22 million).

 

Why Johan Bakayoko to Nottingham Forest may not be so straightforward

Forest is leading the race for Bakayoko, but it’s not a lock.

According to Bailey, middlemen are making every effort to give Bakayoko as many choices as possible before he is compelled to make a significant decision.

According to an exclusive interview with TBR Football, “Johan Bakayoko has been on the radar of several Premier League clubs for a number of years.”

“He hasn’t had the opportunity yet, but this summer he will.

 

 

Although Newcastle had long appreciated and worked hard on Anthony Elanga, they decided to sign him in order to gain Premier League experience, even though Liverpool had always respected him.

But, as we’ve shown, talks have advanced, and there’s a genuine possibility that he may now help replace Elanga at the City Ground.

“But intermediaries are working and alerting other clubs to the situation, so Bakayoko may have to make a choice—he has plenty of options.”

 

Nottingham Forest owner is ‘furious’ as Morgan Gibbs-White’s chances of Tottenham transfer revealed

TBR Football has exclusive access to the opinions of sources about Nottingham Forest’s position on Morgan Gibbs-White and the player’s camp regarding the possibility of a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham activated Gibbs-White’s £60 million release clause on Thursday in an effort to bolster their roster even more.

 

Things have gotten worse since TBR Football exposed how “frustrated” Forest was about the Gibbs-White scenario.

TBR Football main correspondent Graeme Bailey can attest to the sentiment behind the scenes as Forest is currently contemplating legal action against Tottenham.

 

Morgan Gibbs-White’s camp don’t expect Nottingham Forest to block the player’s move to Tottenham

According to Bailey, Evangelos Marinakis, the owner of Nottingham Forest, is “furious” at the way things have turned out and “wants answers.”

Gibbs-White’s team anticipates that he will eventually be sent to Spurs, therefore it seems unlikely that the Reds will be able to stop his move.

Bailey exclusively told TBR Football, “Marinakis is furious, he is so angry this came out, and he wants answers.”

 

“The club has consulted with attorneys, and it is clear that there has been a breach of confidence somewhere.

Gibbs-White’s people, however, do not believe that this may be sufficient to cancel the contract.

“Forest and Marinakis are having a hard time accepting this; they truly didn’t want to lose Gibbs-White this summer.”

 

What is likely to happen now regarding Morgan Gibbs-White situation

In addition to speaking with their attorneys, Forest is getting ready to file a complaint about the matter with the Premier League.

Forest never gave Spurs permission to speak to the player and believes Spurs approached him illegally.

The Reds also believe there has been a violation of confidentially regarding his release clause, as Bailey previously stated.

 

It is anticipated that this will cause Gibbs-White’s transfer to Tottenham to be postponed, but it is unclear if it will be completely prevented.