Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White is being heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.
Manchester City were exploring a deal to sign Morgan Gibbs-White, but that move broke down with Pep Guardiola signing Tijjani Reijnders instead.
It looked as though Nottingham Forest were well-placed to retain Morgan Gibbs-White, however, that has suddenly changed.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein has confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur are now trying to sign the England international.
His Athletic colleague Daniel Taylor has shared the likelihood of that transfer materialising.
The likelihood of Morgan Gibbs-White leaving Nottingham Forest to join Tottenham Hotspur
Nottingham Forest are set to bank £60m from Anthony Elanga’s sale, so clearly the club are on a strong footing PSR-wise.
Many had hoped Elanga would be the only big sale this summer, however, that doesn’t appear to be the case.
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Daniel Taylor has admitted Gibbs-White is ‘likely’ to join Tottenham Hotspur, so this deal is evidently moving at pace.
Sami Mokbel of the BBC has further claimed that official talks between the clubs are already underway, with a minimum £60m deal in the pipeline.
So it appears Forest have another big void to fill.
Nottingham Forest could turn to James McAtee
James McAtee has been mooted as Gibbs-White replacement for weeks and it very much looks like he’s the one Nuno Espirito Santo wants.
Pep Guardiola has already made it clear McAtee can leave Manchester City, with the club demanding around £25m to sanction his sale.
Everton are already in talks to land the 22-year-old’s signature, whilst Crystal Palace are circling, so there is strong competition.
McAtee netted seven times last term and was a star performer at the under-21 European Championships with England.
In fact, he captained Lee Carsley’s men to retain the title.