Tottenham ready to revive move for 25-year-old summer target
Tottenham Hotspur set to revive Morgan Gibbs-White pursuit in January after Nottingham Forest stand-off
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing to reignite their interest in Morgan Gibbs-White during the upcoming January transfer window, following a frustrating summer of negotiations with Nottingham Forest.
According to Caught Offside, Spurs are seriously considering making another approach for the 25-year-old attacking midfielder, who was one of their top targets during the summer. Despite being close to completing a deal, Tottenham were ultimately left disappointed, with Forest successfully warding off interest and forcing the north London club to turn their attention elsewhere.
Summer saga: Spurs blocked by Forest
Gibbs-White’s future was one of the most talked-about stories midway through the summer transfer window. Tottenham were eager to secure his services after sealing a move for West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, seeing Gibbs-White as the ideal addition to strengthen Ange Postecoglou’s creative options in midfield.
Reports at the time claimed Spurs had triggered what they believed to be a release clause in Gibbs-White’s contract and even reached a provisional agreement with the player. However, Nottingham Forest quickly disputed the legitimacy of the clause, threatening potential legal action. The standoff caused the deal to collapse, with Forest ultimately tying Gibbs-White down to a new long-term contract until 2028 — a move that effectively shut the door on Tottenham’s pursuit, at least temporarily.
Spurs regroup but remain interested
Despite their failure to land Gibbs-White, Tottenham pressed ahead with other transfer business. They narrowly missed out on Eberechi Eze, who instead joined Arsenal, but did manage to secure the loan signing of Dutch talent Xavi Simons after Chelsea backed away from the deal.
Yet, sources suggest that Postecoglou and the Spurs hierarchy remain highly interested in Gibbs-White. The midfielder’s versatility, technical ability, and creativity are seen as perfect for Tottenham’s attacking philosophy. While Simons has already added depth to the squad, Gibbs-White is still regarded as a player who could elevate Spurs’ midfield options to another level.
January move on the cards?
With the January window only a few months away, Spurs are expected to test Forest’s resolve once more. Reports indicate that a bid in the region of £65–70 million could be enough to tempt the Midlands club into negotiations. However, any deal is likely to be complicated by Nottingham Forest’s ambitions this season.
Steve Cooper’s side will be competing in the Europa League, and if they find themselves progressing in Europe while maintaining a strong domestic campaign, the chances of Forest entertaining offers for Gibbs-White will be slim. The club view him as a central figure in their project, both on and off the pitch, and losing him midway through the season would be a significant blow.
What next for Tottenham and Gibbs-White?
For Tottenham, the pursuit of Gibbs-White represents more than just strengthening their squad; it signals their intent to continue building a team capable of challenging for silverware under Postecoglou. The failed summer approach may have been a setback, but Spurs’ willingness to return in January suggests they are not ready to give up on landing one of England’s brightest attacking midfielders.
As the winter transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on whether Spurs launch another aggressive push — and whether Nottingham Forest can hold firm for a second time.