Tottenham ones to watch in Gibbs-White hunt after ‘fascinating’ £70m update
Morgan Gibbs-White is a person of interest for Tottenham as they look to strengthen their midfield.
Spurs played the Europa League final without a recognised attacking midfielder after James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski were ruled out in the lead-up to their biggest game in recent history.
The former hasn’t been able to escape sporadic injury problems since he arrived at Spurs two years ago, while his Swedish colleague was run into the ground after clocking 3,450 minutes this season.
It has highlighted the need for another creative player in the centre of the park for Tottenham, who could look to Gibbs-White following the latest update.
Forest set £70m valuation for Gibbs-White
Gibbs-White has enjoyed a stellar season for Nottingham Forest, helping the Reds leap 10 places up the Premier League table from last season to secure European football.
The England international has been integral to their success and was often the key cog in Nuno Espirito Santo’s counter-attacking style of play with his unique driving and passing abilities.
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes Played |
| Premier League | 34 | 7 | 10 | 2,824′ |
The 25-year-old is arguably the Garibaldis’ most valuable asset, and according to the Daily Mail (11 June), Forest have set a £70million price tag on their star man.
This has put off potential suitors in Manchester City, yet it may still be within reach of Tottenham, who have become a team to keep an eye on.
The Lilywhites are priming for a new era, with Thomas Frank set to be confirmed as their new manager, and will be looking for players of Gibbs-White’s calibre to give them the perfect start to next season.
The fascinating price tag seems surprisingly low for a player approaching his prime, and his acquisition would prove a huge coup for the under-pressure Daniel Levy.
Gibbs-White would be great fit for Spurs
Forest’s initial signing of Gibbs-White for £42.5million raised a few eyebrows, but it did not take long for the creative midfielder to prove his worth.
His all-action displays in the middle of the park have seen his stock rise to new heights, and at just £70m, he would represent excellent value for Spurs, who require both creative and robust players.
Although Tottenham‘s style of play remains to be seen next season depending on the manager, Gibbs-White’s versatility would be a huge asset to the North London side.