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Tottenham supporters have wasted no time identifying their preferred Morgan Gibbs-White alternatives after another frustrating transfer collapse left fans disappointed once again.

It did feel too good to be true when reports emerged that, a day after completing the £55 million signing of Mohammed Kudus, Tottenham moved quickly and activated the £60 million release clause of Morgan Gibbs-White.

Tottenham even had a medical booked just 24 hours later, as the club looked to make a bold statement, spending £115 million in the space of 48 hours to strengthen Thomas Frank’s squad ahead of the new season.

A legal back-and-forth quickly ensued between both clubs – one that saw Nottingham Forest file a formal complaint against Tottenham – and yesterday, the final nail was put in the coffin, as reports confirmed Gibbs-White had extended his stay at Forest.

Tottenham fans react to Morgan Gibbs-White collapse with new transfer suggestions

Tottenham must now move on after losing out on yet another key transfer target, in what is now becoming a frustratingly familiar theme that harks back to the Paulo Dybala days.

Regardless, Spurs fans have wasted no time reacting to the latest blow, and many have already begun naming their preferred alternatives, hoping the club will pivot quickly and decisively.

One fan said: “I have kept saying, but now it is urgent. Get Eze before the scum get him. Immediately pay his release clause, it is an emergency.”

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Another added: “Give me Wharton. That is more of a priority anyway.” A third Tottenham fan commented: “Rodrygo Real Madrid.” Another supporter stated: “Xavi Simons, Fermin Lopez.”

Wharton came up once more: “Wharton 100% – we can spend 80, Cirkin and a quality winger.”

Another fan named Lucas Paqueta, alongside other options: “Wharton, Baleba, Stiller in my opinion – bigger money ball progressors from deep midfield. Starting left winger and sell Sonny. If Frank wants another 10-type player, I have read Paqueta is available for £30 million.”

A further suggestion included: “Morgan Rogers.” Rogers mentions continued: “Eze, Morgan Rogers, Leao – any of those three, as well as Palhinha.”

One final fan added: “Rodrygo (if the deal can be done fast) and more importantly a 6. Another 10/8 was not the best idea anyway. It was a good market opportunity, but not what the squad needs.”

Spurs midfield targets like Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton pose challenges

Over the past few weeks, Tottenham have been linked with several midfielders, with seven names reportedly on their shortlist.

Kobbie Mainoo, Joao Palhinha, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba have all been linked to Spurs, but in the cases of Wharton and Baleba, any deal is said to be far from straightforward, as Crystal Palace and Brighton and Hove Albion are unwilling to sell.

Eberechi Eze and Xavi Simons are both deep in talks with two of Tottenham’s direct rivals, Arsenal and Chelsea, which makes it very unlikely for Spurs to swoop in and hijack a deal at this stage.

The Rodrygo links have since been reported as false, although Real Madrid are understood to be open to selling the versatile winger if the right offer comes in.

Tottenham Hotspur have once again been held to a draw in a performance where the defence was solid, but creativity was scarce.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters may be feeling a little sleepy after watching their side struggle to break down Luton Town. While the 2-2 draw with Wycombe Wanderers at least provided some entertainment, this afternoon’s game was very dull, as Spurs only managed two shots.

On a positive note, most members of the Tottenham first-team squad were able to feature, which should give Thomas Frank a better idea of which players he wants to use and how he wants to utilise them.

Not many players covered themselves in glory against Luton, but here are the three winners and losers from the match:

Callum Olusesi created the best Tottenham chance of the game

Callum Olusesi played little more than ten minutes against Luton, and yet he was more impactful than most of his teammates. The teenager set up Will Lankshear in what could have ended up being the winning goal for Spurs.

Olusesi definitely deserves some credit for showing up and doing his best. It must be a little frustrating only receiving 13 minutes of play at Hotspur Way against Wycombe, only to travel to Luton and once again receive minimal match time.

Antonin Kinsky looked more confident for Spurs

Antonin Kinsky made an error against Reading, which could have cost Tottenham a goal, but today he was much better. The shot-stopper made a couple of good saves and was willing to play the sweeper role when needed.

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Guglielmo Vicario is still likely to remain as first-choice as things stand, but after Brandon Austin’s error against Wycombe, Kinsky will definitely not be under threat for the second-in-command position.

Yves Bissouma was solid for Tottenham

Much of the attention from this afternoon’s lacklustre display will be on the failure to score a goal, but Spurs did manage to keep a clean sheet.

Yves Bissouma played his part, getting involved and covering a large stretch of space at the back. The midfielder does not have long left on his Tottenham contract, but if he continues to perform well, who knows what the future may hold?

Djed Spence is a loose cannon

Djed Spence had a mixed display against Reading, but he really struggled against Luton. The right-back conceded a free kick in a dangerous area, and later on, he passed the ball straight to his opponent, which could have seen Spurs go behind.

The difference between Pedro Porro against Wycombe and Spence against Luton is night and day. If Spence wants to play, he needs to cut out the unforced errors in his game because they are emerging all too often.

Mathys Tel was off the mark for Tottenham

Mathys Tel managed to score twice at the Euro U21s tournament this summer, but today he never came close. Despite playing up front, he failed to get a single shot away

One of Tel’s notable stats from the game is that of the eight crosses he attempted, not a single one was accurate. He also failed to make a tackle during the game. He really needs to show more to convince Tottenham supporters he has what it takes to make it at this club.

Johnson again ole ole

Brennan Johnson was named on the Tottenham losers list after the 2-0 victory over Reading, and he is back on the list for a second consecutive appearance.

The Welshman was more involved than he was last week, taking up a position on the left side of the pitch. However, he struggled to beat his defender in another poor individual performance. In fairness, his attacking teammates were not great either, including Mikey Moore.

Still, once all Tottenham’s players return from injury, it is difficult to see where Johnson fits in the first-team, unless he ups his game.

Thomas Frank’s second game in charge of Tottenham ended in a 2-2 tie at Hotspur Way, despite a brace from Pape Sarr and a decent all-round performance.

Watching a match streamed behind closed doors with no fans in sight took us right back to the lockdown era, with only the commentary, player calls, and the sound of the ball meeting the boot as the only background noise.

Many expected Thomas Frank to field a youthful XI for this early kick-off, especially with another friendly scheduled just four hours later (against Luton Town).

However, the Dane surprised us by putting out a relatively strong side. Rodrigo Bentancur was originally in the starting XI, but a late illness saw him replaced by academy midfielder George Abbott.

Despite Spurs taking an early lead, Wycombe turned the game on its head shortly after the break, only for Pape Matar Sarr to score again and rescue the draw.

First half: Tottenham 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers

Spurs nearly made the perfect start inside two minutes, as Wilson Odobert’s clever cutback found Heung-min Son, but the skipper fired over the bar. Minutes later, Richarlison sliced wide from another inviting Odobert delivery.

Pedro Porro then threatened from a free-kick, but his effort landed comfortably in Van Sas’ gloves.

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Tottenham eventually broke the deadlock with a well-deserved opener. It came down that threatening right-hand side again. Vuskovic released Porro down the flank, who squared it for Odobert. The Frenchman’s low strike was parried away, but Pape Matar Sarr was first to react and tucked in the rebound.

Porro nearly made it two shortly after, as he found himself through on goal, but he hesitated and saw his shot blocked for a corner. He then repaid Odobert for the earlier assist by setting him up in a similar position, but the French U21 international’s poor finishing let him down.

Then came a moment to forget for Brandon Austin, who allowed a soft low strike from Quitirna to slip through his hands and legs, gifting Wycombe an equaliser on the half-hour mark.

Richarlison had a couple more sights at goal but couldn’t convert, and the half ended level despite Spurs enjoying more control and chances.

Second half: Tottenham 2-2 Wycombe Wanderers

With no changes at the break, and less than 10 minutes later, the second half kicked off.

Just five minutes in, Wycombe took the lead. Quitirna found space inside the box after being set up by Daniel Udoh and smashed home past Austin, who stood no chance this time.

Tottenham responded well, with Son wriggling his way into the box before setting up Porro, whose deflected shot hit the crossbar.

On the hour mark, Thomas Frank made his first set of changes, introducing academy players Tynan Thompson and Oliver Irow for Richarlison and Odobert.

The change paid off immediately as just minutes later, Thompson drove down the left and sent in a perfect low cross into the box. Sarr, once again in the right place at the right time, scored his second of the day. Credit also to Cristian Romero for his high pressing, which caused Wycombe’s midfield all sorts of problems in the build-up.

Son had another go from a good angle, but his curled effort lacked power, while Thompson himself tried his luck from distance but couldn’t find the right contact.

With 15 minutes to go, Frank brought in more changes, replacing the entire team except Austin and the two recent subs. The fresh legs injected some serious energy, and Spurs came close to a winner, especially when Thompson broke through 1v1, but his shot drifted just inches wide off the post.

And with that, the full-time whistle blew. Spurs 2, Wycombe 2.

Takeaways from the draw against Wycombe

That right-hand side was on fire. Porro, Bergvall, and Odobert linked up very well, with one setting up the other, then being set up in return, and so on. It will be interesting to see whether Frank sticks with these three or tests other combinations, given the number of options he has.

In contrast, the left side offered little movement. It would be unfair to judge Son based on this performance, especially considering he didn’t have an overlapping full-back to support him. But if the Tottenham captain continues this run of form, it’ll be hard to see him fitting into Frank’s plans – and a move away from the club could become even more likely.

The kids impressed. George Abbott put in a quietly excellent shift, reading danger and intercepting loose passes well. 17-year-old Tynan Thompson caught the eye too after he was involved in almost every one of Spurs’ progressive plays.

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has reacted after handing Tottenham Hotspur a huge blow by tying Morgan Gibbs-White down to a new contract.

Over the last few weeks, many Spurs fans were furious with Evangelos Marinakis for his tactics to delay Gibbs-White’s move to Tottenham after the Lilywhites had activated the midfielder’s release clause over two and a half weeks ago.

Many were scratching their heads as to what the Greek businessman’s plan was, with some outlets even speculating that Marinakis was simply delaying the Gibbs-White transfer until Forest signed a replacement.

However, the 57-year-old has had the last laugh, with Gibbs-White signing a new contract at the City Ground on Saturday.

Evangelos Marinakis reacts after getting one over Daniel Levy

One undoubtedly has to chalk this off as a big win for the Forest owner, who seems to have pulled a masterclass after the midfielder’s release clause had been met and the player expressed a desire to move to Spurs.

Marinakis has confirmed that there was ‘significant interest’ in Gibbs-White’s services this summer and admitted that he is delighted to retain the former Wolves man as part of the Forest project.

He said (via The Sun): “Morgan is a special player – not just in terms of talent, but character and mentality. He represents everything we want this football club to be: he is a winner, talented, ambitious, fearless, and proud.

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“There was significant interest from various clubs, but we were determined to build our future with Morgan at the heart of it. I promised our fans we would not only compete, but grow stronger and stronger every season. Today is another big step in that journey.”

Tottenham must move on from Morgan Gibbs-White

From a Spurs perspective, the last two weeks have been dominated by the Gibbs-White saga, with the club seemingly focusing all their efforts on getting the deal over the line.

Now that this is over, one would expect the Lilywhites to step up their plans to strengthen Thomas Frank’s squad, and the club will need to make up for lost time.

Tottenham fans were left fuming after Morgan Gibbs-White signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest, effectively ending weeks of speculation over a possible move to North London.

After two weeks of anxious waiting and a constant back-and-forth between Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest, the Morgan Gibbs-White transfer saga has ended.

The saga ends in the worst possible way for Tottenham, as they are set to miss out on Gibbs-White, despite having paid his £60 million release clause and having a medical booked 24 hours later.

In the end, it is Forest who looks to have the last laugh, as Morgan Gibbs-White has now agreed a new deal with the Midlands club that is set to keep him at the City Ground until 2028, one that should see his release clause increase even further.

Tottenham fans react to Morgan Gibbs-White new contract with Nottingham Forest

Tottenham Hotspur fans have been reacting to the latest reports on social media, with many left frustrated with how the entire saga has ended.

One fan said: “I better not hear any we need to sell in order to buy s**t now. Go hit the market running. They were willing to splash the cash on this, so do it elsewhere.”

Another added: “Club needs to release a statement explaining this. Absolutely shocking.”

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A third stated: “So just a 1-year extension then, no doubt a wage increase and higher release clause. Does not really scream of commitment to Forest does it?”

Another was quick to state his alternative: “Must go all out for Eze now imo.”

One supporter added: “Good, we already wasted 2 weeks waiting. This club has had 14 days now to sort out the second choice and have it ready to go. Odds on that? Levy and ENIC will never change.”

Another fan asked for the club to move on: “Just because the release clause was activated, it never meant that Morgan Gibbs-White had to sign for Tottenham. He always had the choice. Only a handful of people know what went on with this deal. Time for fingers to be pulled out and some transfer business done. Move on…”

A few other fans added: “I mean this just proves he is for the money more than anything lmfao, move on to someone who actually wants to come and play for the club”, while a final fan commented: “That is all he wanted – some interest from another club to bump up his new contract.”

What next for Spurs after missing out on Gibbs-White?

Many Tottenham fans have been urging Spurs to move on from this deal each time a twist emerged, and that sentiment is now back in full force.

With Morgan Gibbs-White signing a new contract and effectively taking himself off the market, Tottenham simply must move on to new targets, and swiftly too.

It could be a tricky few weeks for Spurs, as every club now knows that they have £60 million lying somewhere that they were willing to spend on a midfielder.

It remains to be seen if Spurs will be willing to splash the cash once more on an alternative target, if they still go in for a new attacking midfielder.

A report has shed light on what Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis did to persuade Morgan Gibbs-White to snub a switch to Tottenham and commit to a new deal at the City Ground.

Tottenham triggered Morgan Gibbs-White’s £60m transfer release clause two and a half weeks ago, but the move was halted by Forest, who accused the North London club of illegally speaking to the player.

The Midlands club successfully managed to buy time, and it emerged on Saturday that Gibbs-White had put pen to paper on a new contract at Forest.

This development took many by surprise as it was reported just a couple of days ago that Gibbs-White was determined to complete a move to Tottenham.

How Evangelos Marinakis convinced Morgan Gibbs-White to snub Tottenham

The Sun have now revealed that the 25-year-old changed his mind about a move to North London due to ‘a dramatic intervention’ by the Forest owner.

It is revealed that Marinakis flew to the club’s training camp in Portugal for face-to-face talks with the England international.

The Greek billionaire reportedly delivered a passionate speech to the midfielder about his importance to Forest and about his ambitious plans for the club’s future.

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Marinakis told Gibbs-White that he wanted to make the club bigger and stronger and wanted him to be at the heart of the project.

The Tottenham target was so impressed by Marinakis’ enthusiasm and vision that he agreed to forgo a move to North London and sign a new contract.

Spurs have missed out on other targets in the mean time

The new contract sees the midfielder’s deal extended until the summer of 2028 and contains no release clause, according to The Sun. That means that Tottenham Hotspur’s hopes of landing the midfielder are over for the time being.

Given the outcome, one has to say that this is a big win for Marinakis, who has done a masterclass after the Lilywhites met Gibbs-Whtie’s release clause and the player expressed a desire to move to N17.

Tottenham will be extremely frustrated as this means that they have essentially wasted two and a half weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur insider Paul O’Keefe, who regularly breaks news on the developments at Hotspur Way, has revealed that Spurs continue to have their eye on a Liverpool star, who is expected to leave Anfield this summer.

Tottenham activated Morgan Gibbs-White’s £60m release clause two weeks ago, but the transfer still appears no closer to going through.

Gibbs-White is not agitating for a move to Spurs, with the midfielder seemingly happy for the deal to take its natural course as he is currently in pre-season training with Nuno Espirito Santo’s men in Portugal.

Some Spurs fans are calling for Tottenham to look beyond Gibbs-White, as they are understandably tired of the transfer saga.

Tottenham are interested in Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott

If Tottenham do decide to move on from Gibbs-White, the question is which alternative would the Lilywhites turn to next, with Frank evidently wanting to add an energetic attacking midfielder to his squad.

It was reported last month that Spurs had enquired about Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, who wants to leave Anfield in search of regular game time.

Paul O’Keefe has now confirmed that Elliott is indeed on Tottenham Hotspur’s radar, but he is unsure if the club view him as an alternative to Gibbs-White.

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O Keefe told Spurs Web: “I heard Harvey Elliott at Liverpool is one on Tottenham’s shortlist of possibilities. They do like him, but whether he’s an alternative to Morgan Gibbs-White is another thing entirely. He’s definitely one under consideration.”

How much would Harvey Elliott cost?

While many would assume that the Reds youngster would come considerably cheaper than Gibbs-White, some sources have claimed that Arne Slot’s men are demanding big money for the 22-year-old.

It was reported by The Athletic a few weeks ago that Liverpool want a fee of £40m plus a buy-back clause for Elliott.

The same update suggested that if Tottenham or one of Elliott’s other suitors insist on not adding a buy-back clause, they would need to pay over £50m to land the Fulham academy graduate.

Emerson Royal has returned to Brazilian football, a year after Tottenham Hotspur sold him to AC Milan, and the details of the transfer clearly show that Daniel Levy pulled off a masterclass.

It is fair to say that most Tottenham fans were not unhappy to see the back of Emerson Royal, who left Spurs to join Milan in a €15m (£13m) deal last year.

After the right-back had made just a few appearances for the Rossoneri, pundits already concluded that Milan paid too much to Tottenham for Emerson.

That proved to be right, with the Brazilian struggling to prove his value at the San Siro. Emerson came in for a lot of criticism in Italy, and Milan have now cut their losses on the defender.

AC Milan accept a big loss on Emerson after Brazil return

According to Globo Esporte, the former Tottenham man has now sealed a move to Flamengo in a deal worth €9m (£7.8m), which means that Milan have taken a £5.2m hit on the £13m they paid to Spurs just 12 months ago. The deal has since been given Fabrizio Romano’s ‘here we go’ seal of approval.

The outlet explains that Emerson was initially close to joining Turkish side Besiktas on loan, with the Rossoneri preferring to loan the full-back out rather than taking a massive hit on him.

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However, Flamengo then arrived with a permanent offer for the 26-year-old, which was attractive to both Milan and the player.

While Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to pay €30m (£26.1m) for Emerson in 2021 looks extremely poor, there is no doubt that the North London side got a very good deal when they sold him last summer.

Tottenham could take a hit from Emerson Royal’s switch to Flamengo

Globo Esporte reveal that Emerson was initially intent on remaining in Europe, but Flamengo managed to change his mind with the project they presented to the 26-year-old.

The outlet notes that the player’s quick departure from Milan is not good news for Tottenham, as this move rules out the prospect of Spurs getting any add-ons from the Italian side for Emerson.

However, given how poorly things were going for the full-back in Serie A, it is fair to say that he was not going to meet the criteria for any performance-related add-ons anyway.

Tottenham fans are starting to get restless as transfer activity slows down, but here is why the silence may not be a cause for concern.

The Premier League season is now less than a month away, and for Tottenham Hotspur, it is just two proper new signings – or should I say two new faces that fans would instantly recognise as additions.

Tottenham have technically signed four new players and spent over £100million in the process, having paid £21million for Kevin Danso, £29.5million for Mathys Tel, £5million for Kota Takai and £55million for Mohammed Kudus.

However, for a side that finished 17th last season, one would have expected Tottenham to be getting deals done right, left and centre in a bid to ensure a significantly better campaign next term.

That appeared to be the case, as after the club went big on Kudus, reports quickly emerged that Spurs had activated Morgan Gibbs-White’s £60million release clause, with a medical expected within 24 hours – it was an exciting few hours for Tottenham fans, who were beginning to see some ambition from their club.

Well, the Gibbs-White deal has since been delayed, and two weeks have now passed without any further additions. Spurs fans may have every reason to be anxious, but the transfer patterns under the current regime suggest otherwise. Here is why.

Big six transfer activity highlights why Tottenham fans are uneasy

At the start of the transfer window, we noted that with the slow pace at which Tottenham were operating, they risked being left behind in the race for the top six.

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Not long after that observation, Tottenham completed deals for Mohammed Kudus and Kota Takai, followed swiftly by the Morgan Gibbs-White development.

At present, however, frustration is brewing among Spurs fans due to the lack of activity in the window, a frustration only amplified by the speed and scale at which rival clubs are strengthening.

Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea have all been aggressive in the market – signing top players early, ensuring they integrate with the squad well before the season begins, and reducing the usual adaptation period that comes with such arrivals.

Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City will be among the Champions League participants next season, and their spending patterns suggest a clear intent to retain that status. For Tottenham, who only qualified through the back door, there is a valid concern about how they can keep up – especially given the need for significant reinforcements.

Tottenham transfer silence fits Johan Lange’s past patterns

Despite the concern, it is not yet time to hit the panic button, because this sort of slow, quiet window has become quite familiar since Johan Lange took charge of Tottenham’s transfer strategy.

Under Fabio Paratici, fans often had an idea of the club’s primary targets even before a deal was completed – perhaps a key reason why the Italian is still fondly remembered by many in north London.

Since Lange’s appointment, however, Spurs’ transfer activity has become more controlled, with fewer leaks and an increasing number of surprise deals.

This summer is a case in point. Tottenham were widely linked with Antoine Semenyo, Eberechi Eze and Bryan Mbeumo – players tipped to be the main targets.

Yet it was not until talks with West Ham United reached an advanced stage that reports linking Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham began to surface.

Kota Takai was barely mentioned in the rumour mill before his move became public knowledge, and the same was true for Morgan Gibbs-White.

Let us also not forget the club’s move for Wilson Odobert last summer, which came out of the blue and caught many by surprise.

This is how Lange operates, and it will likely remain the theme this summer – meaning fans may need to stay patient, as Tottenham’s approach may still deliver a few shock signings before the window closes.

Of course, there is a fair debate to be had about whether this is the most effective approach, especially when rival clubs appear to be getting business done quickly and efficiently.

Tottenham Hotspur’s hopes of securing one of their main transfer targets of the summer window have taken a significant blow.

Spurs moved to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United earlier this month had looked as if they were about to complete a surprise deal.

It seemed like it came from out of nowhere when news broke that Tottenham had triggered Morgan Gibbs-White’s £60m transfer release clause and a medical had been booked at Hotspur Way.

In a remarkable turn of affairs, Forest filed a complaint to the Premier League over Tottenham’s approach for Gibbs-White which put the brakes on the switch to North London.

Tottenham target Morgan Gibbs-White signs new deal with Nottingham Forest

In a huge blow to Tottenham’s summer transfer plans, David Ornstein has revealed in a piece for The Athletic that Gibbs-White has now agreed a new contract with Nottingham Forest until 2028.

A new contract would be expected to remove the current £60m release clause and significantly increase the valuation.

The England international had two years left to run on his existing deal at the City Ground and having also been considered by Manchester City earlier this summer, will now remain with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.

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Tottenham fans will be hugely frustrated by the news and feel that the last fortnight of their pursuit of Gibbs-White has been a complete waste of time.

Tottenham once again are in a transfer mess

News of Gibbs-White’s new contract is a massive setback and an embarrasing one for Thomas Frank’s outfit.

With Tottenham having also looked to have passed up any interest in Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, who is nearing a switch to Arsenal, it looks as if they will have to go back to the drawing board.