Manchester United could battle Tottenham for Morgan Gibbs-White
Manchester United could battle Tottenham for Morgan Gibbs-White
Dominic Solanke and Omar Marmoush are the main strikers currently available to Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi. Richarlison is also on Spurs’ books, but he is expected to be sold in January after being exiled from the Premier League squad.
Roberto De Zerbi is searching for a new No.9 to push Marmoush and also provide cover for the injury-prone Solanke. So, the Lilywhites are evaluating options to strengthen their forward line ahead of the winter transfer window. In addition, a creative midfielder is also being looked at.
This is owing to the fact that James Maddison has started twice since returning from an ACL injury and is not getting any younger. Dejan Kulusevski is yet to demonstrate that he can play regularly without breaking down after his long-term layoff, whereas Xavi Simons remains on the sidelines after rupturing his ACL in April.
James Maddison hugs Roberto De Zerbi after Coventry City game
James Maddison hugs Roberto De Zerbi after Coventry City game
Manchester United showing interest in Tottenham-linked Nottingham Forest star
That may be why Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White is reportedly on Spurs’ radar ahead of the January window. Tottenham had been stepping up their interest in the playmaker, keeping close tabs on his development at Nottingham Forest.
The Englishman has established himself as one of the most exciting young attacking talents in English football, with his technical ability, creativity, vision, versatility and goalscoring attracting growing attention from clubs across Europe. However, the Lilywhites are not going to have a free run at the player.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Manchester United have entered the race for Morgan Gibbs-White. The Red Devils have made enquiries as they assess Gibbs-White’s situation and consider him as a potential option to replace Bruno Fernandes, whose long-term future at Old Trafford has lately become uncertain. Should Fernandes depart, the Mancunian giants would want the Nottingham Forest ace to replace him in their squad.
Tottenham Hotspur warned they might be privy to Morgan Gibbs-White transfer approach.
Morgan Gibbs-White has been a key player for Nottingham Forest.
The England international was denied a move to Spurs in the summer of 2025. He subsequently penned a new contract at the City Ground, but with just over two years remaining on his current deal, his longer-term situation is one that Tottenham and Manchester United are continuing to monitor. Forest, as expected, have no interest in losing one of their prized assets next year, but interest from Tottenham and Man United is gathering steam.
It will be difficult for the Premier League heavyweights to prise the creative midfielder away from Forest in January. That stance from the Tricky Trees is significant, particularly for a player who has become one of the side’s defining figures. Even so, situations can evolve quickly once contracts start dwindling.