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Morgan Gibbs-White has told Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis he wants to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer, according to TBR Football.

The north London side are looking to be active in the summer transfer window for new manager Thomas Frank after completing the arrivals of Kota Takai and Mohammed Kudus, and Gibbs-White has emerged as a top target.

Spurs believed they had the deal wrapped up after triggering his £60m release clause last week, but Forest have since threatened legal action and are accusing Tottenham of an illegal approach, while ceasing all communication with the club which has put the deal in doubt.

Gibbs-White Tells Forest He Wants Spurs Move

Playmaker has returned for pre-season training

Gibbs-White, who has been described as 'unplayable', was set to undergo a medical with the north London side last week after agreeing terms to join, as he looks to take the next step in his career by playing Champions League football.

However, Forest are currently blocking the deal as they don't want to lose their captain, having already sold Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United in a deal worth around £55m earlier in the transfer window.

But the England international has now personally told Forest owner Marinakis that he wants to leave to join Tottenham during the transfer window, despite returning for pre-season training as initially planned.

But Marinakis wants to find out how Spurs were aware of the secret release clause in his contract without making an approach to the club, hence legal action being taken by Forest.

As things stand, both the player and Tottenham are confident that the deal will happen eventually as the release clause does exist and both Spurs and Gibbs-White want it to be activated, however, Forest's stance means any deal is likely to be dragged out for a little while longer.

Frank is also reportedly keen on adding a striker to the squad, with Yoane Wissa a target, and the club are currently preparing a move for him.

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Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank has not lost hope of striking a summer deal for leading target Adam Wharton despite Premier League rivals Crystal Palace insisting that it could take a nine-figure sum to convince them to sanction a move to Hotspur Way, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs have not been afraid to splash the cash as they prepare for a season which will include Champions League action, leading to £55million being spent on recruiting Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United, but the north Londoners have remained in the market for further big-name reinforcements.

Although Morgan Gibbs-White's switch to Tottenham has been delayed after Nottingham Forest made a legal complaint over the £60million pursuit, there is a desire to land more fresh faces as preparations are made for a clash with Paris Saint-Germain in the battle for Super Cup glory on August 13.

Spurs Continue Contemplating Wharton Move

Central midfielder remains firmly in north Londoners' sights

Tottenham may not be put off signing Wharton for in the region of £100million, according to GMS sources, and he has remained on their shortlist of potential acquisitions as they continue eyeing ambitious deals in the aftermath of ending their silverware drought by getting their hands on the Europa League trophy in May.

The one-cap England international is firmly in Spurs' sights, having been described as 'outstanding' by record Premier League goalscorer Alan Shearer, and he would be tasked with providing the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Matar Sarr with fresh competition for a regular starting berth if he is given the green light to embark on a fresh challenge.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham's desire to make further eye-catching alterations to their squad means they may not be deterred for long in their pursuit of Wharton, who enjoyed FA Cup glory during a 2024/25 campaign impacted by injury, even though Crystal Palace have increased their valuation.

The Eagles are in a strong negotiating position as the central midfielder still has four years remaining on his £35,000-per-week contract at Selhurst Park, which will complicate matters for Spurs and other admirers contemplating whether to test his current employers' resolve with a formal proposal.

Crystal Palace are adamant that Wharton is in the same bracket as Arsenal's Declan Rice when it comes to his potential in the Premier League, GMS sources have learned, resulting in the south Londoners using his £105million switch from West Ham as a marker of how valuable their fan favourite could be in the transfer market.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Adam Wharton won four ground duels and made as many clearances during Crystal Palace's victory over Tottenham Hotspur in October

Frank Aware Swoop for Wharton Still Difficult

England international would have to become club-record acquisition

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham have acknowledged that it will be tough to convince Crystal Palace to sell Wharton, but he has been identified as a target by Frank and they will continue keeping tabs on his situation ahead of potentially entering negotiations ahead of the transfer window slamming shut on September 1.

The 21-year-old's consistent performances in the Premier League, since sealing a switch worth up to £22million from Championship side Blackburn Rovers to Selhurst Park in February 2024, have resulted in the Danish tactician showing an interest in handing him an opportunity to move onto pastures new.

Tottenham are aware that Crystal Palace's lofty demands are threatening to result in Wharton being out of their reach for now, but GMS sources understand that Frank is keeping him in his sights even though he would have to make him the most expensive signing in the north Londoners' history.

GMS sources recently revealed that the tough tackler has been pinpointed as Spurs' dream signing despite there being an awareness behind the scenes that they will find it difficult to persuade their domestic counterparts to give him the go-ahead to move across the capital for a fresh challenge.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 14/07/2025

Tottenham Hotspur remain confident in the race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed, writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter.

After qualifying for the Champions League through their Europa League triumph, Spurs will be in the market for new additions in order to compete in Europe's elite club competition. Mohammed Kudus was recently brought to the club from West Ham United, while Mathys Tel's loan deal from Bayern Munich was turned permanent.

Tottenham don't appear to be done there, with Nottingham Forest's Gibbs-White a target for the north London club. Spurs activated the release clause of the England international, but Forest are now considering legal action over what they believe to be an illegal approach, putting the deal in potential doubt.

Spurs remain confident of getting a deal done

Writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, Romano has confirmed that Tottenham remain confident of signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Gibbs-White. The respected reporter confirms that it is a 'tense' situation, but Spurs are going to be able to proceed with a deal soon...

"Yes, they are [confident of signing Gibbs-White]. It's a tense situation but Spurs hope to be able to proceed soon."

It will be interesting to discover whether Forest have a legal leg to stand on in their pursuit to try and call off a deal for Gibbs-White. It's a tricky situation for all involved, particularly Gibbs-White who was even set to undergo a medical at Tottenham last week before doubts over the deal emerged.

Gibbs-White is clearly keen on a move to north London, and with Forest returning to pre-season training this week, it could be an awkward encounter for the Tricky Trees midfielder. According to journalist Tom Collomosse, Gibbs-White was due to return to Forest today for the beginning of his pre-season after he was given extra time off due to his participation with England, and it's claimed that he is still expected to do so.

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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly identified Bayern Munich's Joao Palhinha as a target to help bolster Thomas Frank's midfield.

CaughtOffside reports that Spurs want Palhinha, who has Premier League experience, for his "strength and quality". The Portuguese has struggled since joining Bayern from Fulham last summer and looks to be available for sale at the right price.

Palhinha appeared just once in the Bundesliga champions' FIFA Club World Cup campaign and limited game time could lead to a departure. He was a hit at Craven Cottage and holds similarities to Arsenal signing Christian Norgaard, with whom Frank wanted a reunion.

Tottenham Set Sights On Palhinha

Bayern have named their price for the Portuguese midfielder

Bayern are thought to be demanding around €30-35m (£30-30.2m) for the 34-cap Portugal international who also received interest from Manchester United. Aston Villa are reportedly also keen and the Germans are prepared to take a significant hit on the €51m (£44m) they paid Fulham for his services.

West Ham United are also set to enter formal negotiations for Palhinha but Spurs can offer him Champions League football. The Lilywhites' midfield is an area that transfer chiefs will look to improve this summer after a disappointing Premier League campaign.

GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed that the club are hoping a bidding war will ignite for Yves Bissouma, who is up for sale. The Malian midfielder is on Juventus' radar while his former club Lille are also showing interest.

Palhinha, hailed as "world class" by journalist Dom Smith, may be keen to return to England, having failed to reach expectations in Munich, where he started just six games in the Bundesliga last season. He's one of several midfielders on Daniel Levy's shortlist and the North Londoners have already made a move for Morgan Gibbs-White.

The English midfielder was set for a medical until his proposed £60m switch hit a roadblock when Nottingham Forest cut contact because they alleged that an "illegal approach" was made. A rebuild is underway following Frank's appointment as Ange Postecoglou's replacement, with Mohammed Kudus arriving from West Ham in a £55m deal.

All statistics courtesy of SofaScore - correct as of 13.07.2025

Tottenham Hotspur's transfer window has kicked into life in recent days, with a number of incomings and potential signings coming into the frame - and one star must now be prioritised over Morgan Gibbs-White as a huge delay in the move to take him from Nottingham Forest plunged any transfer into doubt.

Spurs had a shocking campaign in the Premier League last time out, finishing in a lowly 17th under Ange Postecoglou to record their worst-ever finish since 1978, where they won promotion from the second-tier. However, the Australian boss departed with the Europa League trophy, ending a 17-year wait for silverware - and now that has given new man Thomas Frank money to spend.

Reports: Tottenham Bid for Gibbs-White Crumbling, Interest in Simons

Tottenham have spent £55million of that on Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United, with the Ghanaian making the switch across the capital after two seasons at the London Stadium - and they looked to follow that up with a move for Forest star Gibbs-White, having activated his £60million release clause ahead of their Champions League campaign.

But with that deal falling through for now after Forest's claims that the playmaker was 'illegally' approached, it should see Tottenham move on to Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig, with the Dutchman wanting to leave the Bundesliga outfit.

Leipzig failed to qualify for any European competition last season, the first time they've done so since they were promoted to the Bundesliga via a seventh-placed finish - and now Simons wants to depart the club, with a report by The Athletic stating that the Netherlands star has told Leipzig that he wishes to depart despite only joining them permanently in January after a loan spell, scoring 10 goals in 25 Bundesliga games.

And, with GIVEMESPORT's senior correspondent Ben Jacobs stating last month that Tottenham have enquired over a move for his services, alongside the Gibbs-White bid beginning to crumble, Simons should be their top target.

Simons Would be a Better Signing Than Gibbs-White

The Dutchman has an incredibly high ceiling when it comes to potential

There is no doubting Gibbs-White's quality. He's been the main driving force for Forest's surge up the table, and with England caps to boot, he's evidently a desirable target.

But Simons has a much higher ceiling in terms of potential, and with three years on Gibbs-White, Tottenham would be buying themselves time and quality for the 'superstar' to flourish.

At Simons' current age, Gibbs-White had only had 48 Premier League appearances for Wolverhampton Wanderers, with a successful loan spell at Sheffield United showing his talents and ability to perform in the Premier League.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Xavi Simons has five goals for the Netherlands' senior squad.

Simons, by contrast, has made 11 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain, an enthralling campaign for PSV Eindhoven with 22 goals in just 48 games, as well as 21 in 76 for Leipzig - and having made 28 caps for the Netherlands, he's had more international experience.

Signing someone for the same position and having the ability to close a deal without lawyers being involved will be a huge plus for Daniel Levy, and if a deal can be completed for a similar price, it makes a lot of sense for the north London outfit to venture on with a deal for him instead of Gibbs-White.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 13-07-25.

Tottenham Hotspur have liked Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton for a few seasons, according to Alasdair Gold, but he can't see them forking out £100m to secure his signature.

Wharton has enjoyed an impressive rise in recent years, moving to Crystal Palace from Championship side Blackburn Rovers. The England international has quickly developed into one of Oliver Glasner's key players, and he's starting to attract interest from other clubs in the Premier League.

So far in the summer transfer window, Tottenham have signed West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus, while they also managed to turn Mathys Tel's loan move from Bayern Munich into a permanent deal. The north London outfit appear to be in the market for further reinforcements as they prepare to enter a new era under former Brentford manager Thomas Frank, who joined the club after Ange Postecoglou was sacked.

Spurs won't pay £100m fee

Writing in a Q&A for Football.London, Gold has shared an update on Tottenham's interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Wharton. The respected journalist confirms that Wharton is a player Tottenham like, and they considered making a move to secure his signature before he joined the Eagles from Blackburn...

"Wharton is certainly a player that Tottenham have liked for a few seasons and they considered making a move for him when Palace signed him from Blackburn early last year for a deal worth up to £22m.

Could I see Spurs paying a £100million fee for him? I would be surprised if Tottenham shelled out that amount right now and if they did pay such a sum it'd probably be for someone more established than having played 36 Premier League games."

As Gold mentioned, it's unlikely that Tottenham would be willing to part ways with £100m to sign Wharton, who is still relatively inexperienced when it comes to Premier League football. GIVEMESPORT sources claimed back in April that Palace could demand up to £100m to allow Wharton to depart, and it's no surprise considering the impact he's made at Selhurst Park.

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Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, who could cost over £50m if he were to depart in the summer transfer window, according to The I Paper.

Spurs are entering a new era after they sacked Ange Postecoglou at the end of the 2024/2025 season. The Australian manager won the Europa League with Tottenham, beating Manchester United in the final, but that wasn't enough for him to keep his job, and he was relieved of his duties shortly after the campaign ended.

Daniel Levy and his team opted to appoint Thomas Frank from Brentford, and they are now in the middle of the summer transfer window as they prepare to rebuild their squad for the new season. Spurs will be competing in the Champions League in the 2025/2026 campaign, so it's imperative that they bring in new additions to improve on their dismal display, finishing 17th in the Premier League last term.

Tottenham Interested in Signing Giorgio Scalvini

He could cost over £50m this summer

According to a report from The I Paper, Tottenham are one of the sides showing an interest in signing Atalanta centre-back Scalvini for the summer transfer window. The 21-year-old defender is set to cost over £50m, with the Italian club hoping to enter talks over extending his current contract.

Scalvini missed a large portion of the 2024/2025 campaign due to multiple injuries, which could be a concern for any club looking to secure his signature this summer. The centre-back initially missed the start of the campaign after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament problem, before enduring a shoulder problem which made him unavailable in the second half of the season.

Scalvini, described as a 'world-class' defender by talent scout Jacek Kulig, is a young defender with plenty of potential, but he's already shown that he's capable of playing at the highest level. If Scalvini can get over his injury woes, it could be a smart addition for Spurs this summer.

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing Ademola Lookman this summer, according to CaughtOffside.

The 2024/25 season was a polarising one for Spurs. Ange Postecoglou guided the club to their first trophy in 17 years by winning the Europa League final, but the team struggled massively in the Premier League, finishing 17th after losing 22 of their 38 matches and being spared a relegation battle solely through the poor form of teams beneath them.

Spurs made the decision to part ways with Postecoglou in the summer, choosing to replace him with Thomas Frank who, across a seven-year tenure, turned Brentford into an established Premier League side. It is clear that Spurs are willing to make signings for their new manager, with Champions League football to prepare for.

Now, it would seem that the Lilywhites are hoping to bring this sensational forward back to England.

Spurs Like Lookman

Forward has multiple suitors

As per CaughtOffside, Spurs are one of a number of clubs with an interest in Ademola Lookman. The forward, comfortable either out wide or through the middle, moved to Atalanta in 2022 and has more than lived up to his potential in Bergamo, helping the club win the 2023/24 Europa League by scoring a hat-trick in the final.

Such was Lookman’s form that season that, in 2024, he was on the shortlist of Ballon d’Or nominees, a year in which he was also named African Footballer of the Year. It is unclear whether Lookman is pushing for a departure from Atalanta, but perhaps he would take the chance to finally prove himself in England.

With Spurs, Lookman, described as "unique" Nigerian legend Jay-Jay Okocha, would certainly find a place within Frank’s attack as the club look to improve on what, at least domestically, was a desperately poor campaign.

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Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to sign forward Yoane Wissa, who is “pushing to leave Brentford this summer," according to talkSPORT.

Ange Postecoglou will forever be remembered as the man who finally ended Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought, winning the Europa League by beating Manchester United in the final. In the Premier League, however, Spurs struggled massively, finishing 17th with 22 losses from 38 games.

Such league form was impossible to ignore and as such, Postecoglou was dismissed in the summer. To replace him, the Lilywhites appointed Thomas Frank, who had worked wonders with Brentford across seven years. Spurs look ready to support the Dane with additions, given they have Champions League football to prepare for.

Now, it would seem that Frank is keen on reuniting with this star that he spent years managing at Brentford.

Spurs Want Wissa

Forward enjoyed an impressive season

As per talkSPORT, Spurs would be interested in signing Yoane Wissa this summer. Wissa has been linked with a departure from Brentford, who have already lost their manager and captain in Frank and Christian Norgaard. In the absence of Ivan Toney, Wissa enjoyed his best Premier League season to date alongside fellow forward Bryan Mbeumo.

Brentford would demand £50 million for their Congolese goalscorer, though “interested parties believe they can be negotiated down.” Should Mbeumo depart before the window closes, that may strengthen Brentford’s resolve, who surely would not want to lose both of their top scorers from last season in one summer.

Spurs, however, would be an attractive proposition for Wissa, dubbed "fantastic," who would be signing for the manager that oversaw the best form of his career to date.

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Tottenham Hotspur have put out feelers in a bid to gauge whether it will be possible to negotiate a deal which would see Bayern Munich star Joao Palhinha become another big-name addition to head coach Thomas Frank's options at Hotspur Way, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Although Mohammed Kudus completed a £55million switch from West Ham United on Thursday, with the Ghanaian penning a six-year contract after also gaining interest from Chelsea and Newcastle United, Spurs are on course to announce another acquisition within the next 24 hours.

Nottingham Forest talisman Morgan Gibbs-White was due to undergo a medical on Friday before the deal was delayed, but Tottenham are not tempted to end their summer business there and are poised to remain in the market for further reinforcements as Frank continues making his mark.

North Londoners seeking clarity on defensive midfielder's availability

Tottenham have made contact to sign Palhinha, according to GMS sources, as Europa League glory resulted in the north Londoners turning their attention towards more ambitious targets after initially looking to land Real Betis' Johnny Cardoso or new Marseille man Angel Gomes when he was preparing to leave Lille at the end of his contract.

Although Bayern Munich forked out more than £47million in order to land the defensive-minded midfielder from Fulham 12 months ago, he has struggled to work his way into the forefront of boss Vincent Kompany's plans and that has resulted in Spurs sniffing an opportunity to pounce.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham want to learn more about Palhinha's situation, having seen him struggle to secure regular game time during the 2024/25 campaign, and they have refused to rule out lodging a bid if it becomes clear that he is on the market ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline.

The Nations League-winning Portugal international, described as 'world-class' by journalist Dom Smith, has been in the United States with Bayern Munich at the Club World Cup and will carefully assess whether he needs to embark on a fresh challenge over the course of the coming weeks.

Palhinha has worked his way into Tottenham's sights after Frank has been given the opportunity to define the exact type of player he wants to recruit, GMS sources have learned, and the north Londoners have indicated that they have not finished making a splash in the market as they prepare for a season which will include Champions League action.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Joao Palhinha was limited to just 686 minutes of Bundesliga action during the 2024/25 campaign

Palhinha Fits Bill Due to Top Flight Experience

Portugal international featured in Premier League for Fulham

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham are aiming to discover whether Palhinha is available as they are prioritising bringing in further fresh faces who already have Premier League experience, which played a part in the decision to swoop for Kudus and Gibbs-White from domestic counterparts.

But there is an awareness that the 30-year-old will have lofty wage demands as he is on a contract which allows him to pocket in the region of £200,000-per-week when bonuses are triggered, while Bayern Munich will hold out for a lucrative fee after spending big to recruit him from Fulham.

Tottenham have acknowledged that it will be difficult to land Crystal Palace fan favourite Adam Wharton even though he has been earmarked as a dream target, GMS sources understand, while links to Juventus' Douglas Luiz have been played down as Fabio Paratici has privately indicated that a move is not on the cards.

GMS sources recently revealed that Spurs have been holding discussions over recruiting Maxime Esteve after he played a crucial role in Burnley winning promotion to the top flight, highlighting that Frank is being heavily backed by chairman Daniel Levy in the transfer market after he was lured away from the Brentford dugout.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 11/07/2025