Nottingham Forest signed Morgan Gibbs-White to a new deal on Saturday following a scrutinised approach by Tottenham Hotspur earlier this summer transfer window.
Gibbs-White’s new deal sees his stay at the City Ground run through summer 2028. “I’ve felt at home at Forest from the moment I arrived. The support from the fans, my teammates, and everyone around the club has been unbelievable. I believe in what we’re building here – and with the backing of Mr Marinakis and the enormous ambition he has, I want to be part of making something special. I’m excited for what’s to come,” Gibbs-White said in the announcement.
Forest were in talks with the 27-year-old over a new deal, The Athletic reported earlier Saturday. Gibbs-White, an England international, starred for Nuno Espírito Santo's team last season en route to European football qualification. Tottenham Hotspur, among other Premier League clubs, were interested in signing Gibbs-White earlier this month, but Forest accused the Europa League champions of an “illegal approach” for the player.
Among Forest’s feelings toward the matter were reported complaints with how the north London club became privy to certain information like a £60 million ($81.5 million) release clause. Gibbs-White was scheduled to undergo a medical, The Athletic wrote, back on July 10.
A major blow given signing both Mohammed Kudus and Gibbs-White would have been significant reinforcements and support for Frank succeeding Ange Postecoglou.
For most of the season, Forest were squarely in the top four conversation. A couple of poor results in the run-in resigned them to the UEFA Conference League play-off, but last season saw Forest take a major step forward in their progression. Keeping Gibbs-White appears a major boon given the club parted ways with Anthony Elanga earlier in the window with the Swede joining Newcastle United.
Gibbs-White, first joining Nottingham Forest in 2022 from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The England international has scored 18 goals in 112 appearances providing another 28. Last season in the Premier League, he had 17 goal contributions (seven goals, 10 assists).
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