Tottenham Hotspur remain keen on attempting to do a deal to sign Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest this summer.
Spurs attempted to sign the midfielder last summer; however, Forest blocked the move after the Lilywhites triggered his secret release clause.
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Gibbs-White enjoyed another impressive season at the City Ground as he produced 18 goals and seven assists in all competitions.
The North London club could now make a return for the 26-year-old after failing to secure his services last summer.
Tottenham remain interested in Morgan Gibbs-White
Tottenham’s interest remains in signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White this summer, according to Paul O’Keefe.
The North London club are ready to make a big signing in midfield, with that being one of the pressing issues Roberto De Zerbi must address this summer.
Gibbs-White would be a slightly different midfielder from what is needed at Spurs, but he could still play in a deeper role under De Zerbi.
Tottenham already have number ten options like James Maddison, Xavi Simons, Dejan Kulusevski and Conor Gallagher, so Gibbs-White could be a strange signing.
Right now, it is unclear whether Tottenham will make Joao Palhinha’s move permanent as they look at other midfield options.
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At this moment in time, Jan Paul van Hecke and Savinho are the two priorities for the Lilywhites, and then a midfielder will be targeted.
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However, Elliot Anderson could scupper Tottenham’s Gibbs-White move, as the youngster looks set to join Manchester City for huge money.
Forest are expected to receive a British transfer record fee for the midfielder and would therefore be reluctant to lose another key player.
With £120 million set to enter Forest’s coffers, selling players will be far from a necessity and especially not their talisman and captain.
Tottenham need to do something important in midfield, but it is unlikely that their new signing will be Gibbs-White.
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