Tottenham Hotspur want to sign Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest during the summer transfer window.
There have been reports that they have decided to trigger the £60 million release clause in his contract this summer. Nottingham Forest are powerless to stop him from leaving, but they are trying to delay the move by taking legal action against Tottenham.
Player determined to secure summer move
According to TBR Football, Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is furious that Spurs have found out about the confidential release clause in the midfielder’s contract. However, Gibbs-White has now informed the club that he wishes to join Tottenham no matter what.
It seems that Nottingham Forest might be able to delay the move, but they will not be able to deny the player a summer exit. They are only delaying the inevitable for now.
Meanwhile, the fact that the player has already informed the club that he wants to join Spurs will come as a huge boost for the North London outfit. Tottenham fans will certainly be excited about the potential move, and it remains to be seen whether the club can get the deal across the line.
Tottenham needs someone like Morgan Gibbs-White
They need more quality and depth in the final third, and the 25-year-old could be the ideal acquisition. His ability to carve out opportunities for his teammates and slot into multiple attacking roles could make him an asset for Tottenham.
The midfielder scored seven goals in the Premier League last season and picked up 10 assists. He will look to compete at the highest level with Tottenham and prove his quality in the Champions League as well.
It will be interesting to see if he can hit the ground running at Tottenham and justify the £60 million investment if the transfer goes through.