Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White has decided to join Tottenham in the summer on a £60m deal
Tottenham fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the club is finally starting to make moves in the transfer market. The Lilywhites endured a slow start to the summer, and many were worried that Thomas frank was being set up to fail at N17. Well, that is certainly not the case now as the North London club have finally managed to pick up speed in the window and are aiming to bring in players quickly.
Club chairman Daniel Levy has concluded business for one of the top targets just in time as the pre-season commenced at N17 earlier this week. Spurs confirmed the arrival of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham on a £55m deal. After weeks of negotiation, the Lilywhites came out on top and Levy managed to lower the asking price significantly to land the Ghana international.
Tottenham are on the verge of sealing the deal for Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White for £60m.
Tottenham are on the verge of sealing the deal for Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White for £60m.
However, the Spurs chairman has decided to continue his spending splurge as the club looks to bolster their midfield options for next season as well. The Lilywhites clearly need an upgrade in the middle, with Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur facing an uncertain future at N17. Upgrading on the pair is seen as a priority as Thomas Frank aims to build on the Europa League success next season.
Nottingham Forest dealt with a blow as Tottenham seal the deal for Morgan Gibbs-White
Not many expected Tottenham to act fast in the transfer window after the club completed the purchase of Mohammed Kudus. But here we are, and Daniel Levy has stunned everyone by sealing the deal for another top player in no time. As per David Ornstein (via X), Spurs have triggered the £60m release clause in Morgan Gibbs-White’s contract at Nottingham Forest. The England international is keen on the move as well and the Lilywhites have scheduled a medical for Friday (11th July).
Now, reliable journalist Graeme Bailey shares how Forest are feeling in regards to the potential transfer. Speaking to TBR Football, Bailey said,
“I am told Forest are frustrated with how this has played out, they never denied a clause but they never confirmed it. Forest lost Elanga but they thought that was a good deal. This one just frustrates them as they were really planning him to be the focal point of their side next season.”
The journalist added,
“It is a real blow to them. The player’s agents have been talking to other clubs and Spurs have made their move. Spurs have a very close relationship to Gibbs-White’s agents and that has clearly helped them get a deal done. They made their move and it was quick.”
Graeme Bailey suggested that Nottingham Forest are frustrated with how things have panned out, as they considered Morgan Gibbs-White to be an important player for next season. The journalist added that the potential transfer is a ‘real blow’ for the club. Bailey pointed out that Spurs’ relations with the 25-year-old’s agents proved to be significant and that helped the club to seal the deal for the player quickly.
Signing a player like Morgan Gibbs-White in the summer just shows that Spurs are not messing around. The England international has quickly become one of the best ‘number eights’ in the Premier League, and he would perfectly fit in at N17. He is a workhorse, and likes to run up and down the pitch for 90 minutes. Not only that, but his ability to be efficient on both ends of the field will prove to be beneficial for Thomas Frank.
Well, Spurs fans can celebrate the fact that Daniel Levy has stayed true to his word and backed Thomas Frank in the summer. The Danish tactician must repay this faith by helping the Lilywhites compete hard on all four fronts in the upcoming season. The North London club cannot be complacent and shall look to build on the Europa League success moving forwards.