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

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in advanced negotiations with Nottingham Forest as they attempt to secure the signing of highly-rated midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White in a potential deal worth £60 million, according to football.london.

 

This latest development comes as Spurs prepare to finalise a separate major transfer, with West Ham star Mohammed Kudus on the verge of joining the club in a £55 million move. The Ghanaian international is expected to undergo a medical shortly before becoming the latest addition to new head coach Thomas Frank’s evolving squad.

 

Gibbs-White has long been admired by Tottenham, and the club has now stepped up its pursuit by formally entering discussions with Nottingham Forest. The 25-year-old England international, who is under contract at the City Ground until 2026, has become a central figure in Forest’s midfield and leadership group. Despite Forest’s desire to extend his stay with a new contract offer, Spurs are hoping to capitalise on the player’s ambition and their own Champions League qualification to convince him to move to north London.

 

There are rumours that Gibbs-White’s current deal includes a release clause of £60 million, which Tottenham may be prepared to activate if a structured payment plan can be agreed. Earlier this summer, the midfielder was also linked with interest from Premier League champions Manchester City, further underlining his growing reputation.

 

Gibbs-White enjoyed a standout campaign under former Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo during the 2024/25 season, frequently captaining Forest and contributing significantly with seven goals and 10 assists across 34 league appearances. His versatility—capable of playing as a traditional central midfielder or in a more advanced No.10 role within Frank’s preferred 4-2-3-1 setup—makes him a particularly attractive prospect for Spurs, who are reshaping their midfield options this summer.

 

Football.london had previously reported that Tottenham’s next target after securing Kudus would be a dynamic central midfielder, and Gibbs-White fits the bill perfectly. However, Nottingham Forest will not let one of their most influential players go easily. The Midlands club has already agreed a £55 million deal to send winger Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United earlier this week and may be reluctant to lose another key asset unless Spurs present an irresistible offer.

 

In addition to the pursuit of Kudus and Gibbs-White, Tottenham have already made another signing this week, confirming the arrival of 19-year-old Japanese centre-back Kota Takai from J1 League side Kawasaki Frontale in a £5 million deal. These potential transfers reflect the club’s ambition to significantly strengthen their squad ahead of a demanding campaign across multiple competitions.

 

If both the Kudus and Gibbs-White deals are completed, it would represent a statement of intent from Tottenham’s new era under Thomas Frank. The triple acquisition would not only bolster the squad’s quality and depth but also demonstrate the club’s readiness to challenge domestically and in Europe during the 2025/26 season.