Tottenham have second medical booked in space of 48 hours after transfer deal moves at lightning pace
Tottenham Hotspur on Brink of Signing Morgan Gibbs-White After Activating £60m Release Clause
Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on what could be one of the marquee signings of their summer transfer window, with Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White set to complete a move to North London. The midfielder is expected to undergo a medical at Hotspur Way tomorrow, after Spurs officially triggered his £60 million release clause.
This latest development signals a significant shift in transfer policy and ambition at Tottenham, who are starting to behave like a club that just lifted a major European trophy. The Lilywhites’ transfer activity, which had previously been criticized for lacking urgency and ambition, has recently kicked into high gear.
So far this summer, Spurs have already wrapped up deals for promising talents like Mathys Tel and Japanese defender Kota Takai. While both players are seen as strong additions to bolster squad depth, neither signing truly stirred widespread excitement among fans hungry for headline-making transfers.
However, the mood is now shifting. The acquisition of Mohammed Kudus, widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted and dynamic midfielders in Europe, was a major statement. And now, the imminent arrival of Morgan Gibbs-White adds further weight to the sense that Tottenham are serious about reasserting themselves among England’s elite.
Tottenham Trigger £60m Release Clause for Gibbs-White
Speculation about Tottenham’s interest in Gibbs-White began surfacing earlier this week, with multiple sources confirming that preliminary discussions between Spurs and Nottingham Forest had already been initiated. It soon became apparent that Forest were standing firm on a valuation of £60 million, reflecting the importance of the player to their squad since his move from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Now, according to The Telegraph, Tottenham have formally met that valuation by activating the 25-year-old’s release clause. With personal terms not expected to be an obstacle, Gibbs-White is poised to finalize the transfer imminently, pending the completion of his medical.
Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has backed up the reports, giving the deal his trademark “Here we go,” indicating that all parties are now aligned and the move is as good as done.
Joint Unveiling on the Cards?
Tottenham supporters have been eagerly awaiting the official announcement of Kudus, and it’s now believed that the club may unveil both Kudus and Gibbs-White in a joint presentation. Such a move would generate considerable buzz and send a strong message to both fans and rivals that Tottenham are rebuilding with genuine intent after a disastrous 2024/25 campaign.
That season saw Spurs suffer one of their worst Premier League finishes in recent memory, limping to a 17th-place finish and narrowly avoiding relegation. In the aftermath, the club promised a summer of change, with the board coming under intense pressure from the fanbase to back manager Thomas Frank with high-quality signings.
New Era Underway?
If the Kudus and Gibbs-White deals are completed as expected, they could mark a turning point for a Tottenham side desperate to revive its competitive edge. Both players bring energy, flair, and creativity—qualities that were sorely lacking in Spurs’ midfield last season.
Gibbs-White, in particular, has evolved into a well-rounded attacking midfielder capable of unlocking defences with both passing and movement. His experience in the Premier League, combined with his hunger to take the next step in his career, makes him an ideal fit for a side seeking immediate improvement.
Kudus, on the other hand, adds a different dynamic. The Ghanaian international is capable of playing in multiple attacking roles and brings an unpredictable flair that could prove vital in big games.
Spurs Fans Cautiously Optimistic
While Tottenham supporters are understandably cautious after years of underachievement, the double signing of Kudus and Gibbs-White may just be the spark needed to reignite belief. The question now is whether these ambitious moves will be enough to wake a sleeping giant—and finally push Spurs back toward the upper echelons of English and European football.