Tottenham ready to move for ‘unplayable’ star as Frank pushes for ‘statement’ £50m deal

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly plotting a sensational summer swoop for Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White, according to journalist Sebastien Vidal. The North London club is aiming to kick off a new era with a marquee signing, and Gibbs-White has emerged as one of their top targets.

Following their dramatic triumph over Manchester United in the Europa League final, Spurs secured a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. This achievement came despite a shocking collapse in their domestic form that saw them finish just one place above the relegation zone in 17th. As a result, Tottenham made the bold decision to part ways with Ange Postecoglou as head coach, opting instead to bring in Brentford boss Thomas Frank to take the reins.

With a new manager incoming and European nights on the horizon, the club’s hierarchy is keen to back Frank in the transfer market. Spurs view Gibbs-White as the kind of statement signing that could signal a new chapter under their next manager.

Gibbs-White was a standout performer for Nottingham Forest throughout the 2024/25 campaign, playing a pivotal role as they chased a Champions League berth right up until the final matchday. Unfortunately for Forest, a defeat to Chelsea on the last day of the season saw them drop into the Europa Conference League. Despite the disappointment, Gibbs-White’s stock remains high after a season filled with creativity, flair, and consistent performances.

The 24-year-old, who has been hailed as “truly unplayable” at times, had previously been linked with a potential move to Manchester City as a long-term successor to Kevin De Bruyne. However, City’s acquisitions of Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan and Rayan Cherki from Lyon have cooled their interest in the Forest midfielder, opening the door for Tottenham to make their move.

Club chairman Daniel Levy is reportedly ready to launch a formal bid in the region of £50 million to tempt Forest into parting ways with their talisman. Sources suggest new boss Thomas Frank is keen to bring in a dynamic and technically gifted midfielder to serve as the creative heartbeat of his Spurs side, and Gibbs-White fits that profile perfectly.

In addition to Gibbs-White, Tottenham are also said to be monitoring Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo as a potential attacking reinforcement. The futures of current stars Heung-Min Son and Richarlison remain uncertain, which has further motivated the club to strengthen their attacking options in the upcoming transfer window.

Nottingham Forest, for their part, are reluctant to sell one of their key players, especially after narrowly missing out on Champions League football. However, a substantial offer—combined with the lure of Champions League nights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium—could prove difficult for both the club and the player to turn down.

As the transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on Spurs to see whether they can land one of England’s most exciting midfielders and signal their intent to return to the top of English football under a new regime.