Tottenham attempting to seal stunning £115m double swoop to boost Thomas Frank

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in advanced negotiations with Nottingham Forest as they aim to secure the signing of midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White in a potential £60 million transfer, according to football.london. The north London club, under the leadership of new head coach Thomas Frank, is eager to continue strengthening the squad ahead of a crucial 2025/26 season that includes a return to the UEFA Champions League.

 

Talks between Spurs and Forest have intensified in recent days, with the Londoners hoping to land Gibbs-White following the imminent completion of a £55 million move for West Ham United’s attacking star Mohammed Kudus. Kudus, a dynamic forward known for his creativity and flair, is expected to undergo a medical at Hotspur Way shortly, making him the first marquee arrival of the Thomas Frank era.

 

Now attention has turned to bolstering the midfield, and Gibbs-White is a name that has long been on Tottenham’s radar. The 25-year-old England international has two years remaining on his current contract at Forest, who are themselves keen to extend his stay with a new deal. However, Tottenham are hoping to tempt the former Wolverhampton Wanderers star with the prospect of Champions League football and the opportunity to work under a progressive manager in Frank.

 

Sources close to the negotiations suggest that Gibbs-White may have a release clause set at around £60 million, a figure Spurs appear willing to meet if it means landing their midfield priority. The player was previously linked with Manchester City earlier in the summer, but Tottenham have now emerged as the frontrunners.

 

Gibbs-White enjoyed a standout campaign last season under Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo—himself a former Tottenham manager—making 34 appearances in the Premier League and contributing seven goals and 10 assists. His versatility has made him an attractive target for Spurs, with the ability to operate both as a central midfielder and in the No.10 role, especially in the 4-2-3-1 system favoured by Frank.

 

Forest, meanwhile, have already parted ways with another key player this week, having agreed to sell Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United in a deal worth around £55 million. With that deal completed, Spurs now hope to persuade the Midlands club to sanction the departure of another crucial squad member—albeit for a significant fee.

 

Tottenham have also completed a low-profile but promising £5 million signing of Japanese centre-back Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale. Should both the Kudus and Gibbs-White deals be finalised, Spurs would complete an ambitious trio of summer signings, signalling a strong intent to challenge for silverware on multiple fronts in the coming season.

 

Frank is understood to be a major driving force behind these moves, seeking to add players with creativity, leadership qualities, and the technical skill needed to thrive in both domestic and European competition. With Champions League football secured and a new era underway at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the club is wasting no time in building a squad capable of making a statement across all competitions.