Tottenham Hotspur have activated a £60 million release clause for Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, marking their second major attacking acquisition in as many days. The 25-year-old England international is scheduled for a medical imminently after his standout season (7 goals, 11 assists) helped Forest secure European qualification.
Immediate Midfield Reinforcement
Gibbs-White’s arrival would follow hot on the heels of Tottenham’s £55 million agreement for West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, who is currently undergoing medicals ahead of a six-year deal. The double swoop demonstrates manager Thomas Frank’s determination to overhaul his attacking options, with the Forest playmaker offering creativity and versatility across multiple forward positions.
From Forest’s Hero to Spurs’ New Weapon
The former Wolves academy product evolved into Forest’s talisman last campaign, contributing directly to 18 goals while showcasing the technical quality that previously attracted interest from Manchester City. His ability to unlock defenses with incisive passing and late runs into the box perfectly complements Kudus’ direct wing play, giving Spurs multiple dimensions in attack.
Broader Transfer Context
While Pep Guardiola’s side had monitored Gibbs-White earlier this summer, their subsequent moves for Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki cleared Tottenham’s path. The swift activation of his release clause prevents a potential bidding war, though Forest will rue losing their creative hub after just two seasons following his £42.5 million arrival from Wolves.
Leave a Reply