Manchester City are looking to add another attacking midfielder to their already impressive arsenal.
There is a bit of a hole left behind by Kevin de Bruyne, who departed the Etihad this summer at the end of his contract. The 34-year-old Belgian was a key part of manager Pep Guardiola’s system, and someone the Spanish gaffer is keen to replace.
Football Insider has claimed that Manchester City are considering a bid for Nottingham Forest’s attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. The England international is valued at £43m, as per Transfermarkt, but it’s thought they could end up paying up to £50m for his services.
Posting on X, the sports outlet said: “Morgan Gibbs-White has agreed personal terms with Man City. The eight-time Premier League winners have been working on a deal for the 25-year-old playmaker behind the scenes.
“Discussion have already been held over terms and a framework agreement is in place on a contract.”
His departure would spell bad news for Nottingham Forest, who have already lost winger Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United in a deal worth £55m.
Gibbs-White played 38 times in all competitions for Forest last season, racking up seven goals and 10 assists.
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