The Morgan Gibbs-White to Tottenham Hotspur saga has just taken another twist this morning as the North London club attempts to push the deal through.
Tottenham paid Gibbs-White’s £60m release clause, however, Nottingham Forest think the clause should have been confidential and are disputing how Spurs found out.
Gibbs-White is confident he’ll join Tottenham, as exclusively revealed by TBR Football, but it’s not just a waiting game for him as the two clubs look for a resolution.
The midfielder has now done something during the saga which has Spurs supporters talking, and most are quite pleased with his latest move.
Morgan Gibbs-White returns to Nottingham Forest training
Morgan Gibbs-White has returned to Nottingham Forest training this morning, despite being in the middle of a potential transfer to Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham are confident they’ve done nothing wrong and believe that Nottingham Forest are now just delaying the inevitable of a transfer to North London.
But, in the meantime, Forest have ordered Spurs to cut off all contact with their captain, who is now back in the Midlands and ready to train with the club.
The 25-year-old was given additional time off following his involvement with England during the international matches in June.
Despite the slightly concerning sign of Gibbs-White being back in training, Tottenham fans are pleased he is showing professionalism amid the saga.
Viktor Gyokeres refused to report for Sporting training as he looked to push through his move to the Gunners, but Gibbs-White has opted to take a different approach.
One fan said: “Nothing to worry about, he seems like a top professional deal will be done this week.”
Another supporter was in agreement and wrote: “Agreed, this seems like a green flag. Top professional, gonna be a great addition.”
One fan admitted he was not concerned by Gibbs-White’s latest move: “Professional reports into his current employers. Outside of it all being very tense and awkward, nothing really to report until the deal is done.”
Finally, another fan added: “I’m pleased that he is showing professionalism.”
Nottingham Forest launch Morgan Gibbs-White legal complaint
Nottingham Forest have launched their legal complaint over Tottenham’s approach for Gibbs-White, according to Tom Barclay.
The Premier League and FA must now decide whether Spurs wrongly found out about the player’s release clause, which Forest claim shouldn’t have been public knowledge.
Tottenham have been told they could sign Gibbs-White by paying over his £60m, which could satisfy Forest.
Fabrizio Romano claims that Tottenham want to proceed with the Gibbs-White deal and insist they have done nothing wrong in the transfer.
“Romano told his YouTube channel: “Tottenham maintain their position. They are convinced about their behaviour.
“They want to proceed with the deal, they want to sign the player. Nottingham Forest are prepared to fight. So, let’s see what’s going to happen there.”