There has been a positive development in Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of a £60m star, as he is now expected to seal a move to Spurs this summer, according to a report.
Spurs looking to bolster midfield options
There has been a great deal of speculation surrounding the future of Yves Bissouma, with Fenerbahce chiefs reportedly travelling to London for talks over a deal for the midfielder, which means Thomas Frank may be tasked with bringing in a replacement this summer.
As such, a number of defensive options have made their way onto Spurs’ transfer shortlist, alongside midfielders with more of an attacking focus.
Target
Current club
Position
Joao Palhinha
Bayern Munich
DM
Adam Wharton
Crystal Palace
DM
Eberechi Eze
Crystal Palace
AM
Morgan Gibbs-White
Nottingham Forest
AM
At one stage, it appeared as though the Lilywhites were set to sign Gibbs-White, having triggered the £60m release clause in his Nottingham Forest contract, but there has since been a major twist.
Forest have reported Tottenham to the Premier League for what they believe was an illegal approach to sign the attacking midfielder, which seemingly put the move in jeopardy.
However, a new report from The Mirror may go some way to allaying Spurs fans’ fears, with it being revealed that Daniel Levy and co believe Forest can only delay the deal for Gibbs-White going through, rather than block it entirely, describing it as a ‘boost’ for Tottenham.
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Frank has been a long-term admirer of the Forest star, so the manager will be delighted that Spurs are ‘still hopeful they can wrap up a deal’, despite the ongoing dispute over Tottenham submitting a bid at the exact number from his release clause.
While Forest are seemingly powerless to stop the deal going through, the north Londoners may still be punished for the way in which they have gone about the deal, with it being stated they could be fined if they are proven guilty.
"Exceptional" Gibbs-White could be statement signing for Spurs
Not only does Frank hold the 25-year-old in very high regard, but he has also caught the eye of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, with the 54-year-old describing the Forest star as an “exceptional player” last season.
It is clear to see why Guardiola is so fond of the England international, given that he has reached double figures for assists in each of his last two Premier League campaigns, while also finding the back of the net seven times last season.
Former Brighton striker Glenn Murray has also suggested the maestro has leadership capabilities, saying: “He’s just always positive. He’s got another side to his game – he doesn’t shirk his responsibilities and fights back. For me, that’s why he has become a really positive leader for Nottingham Forest.”
As such, it is fantastic news that Forest seemingly cannot prevent Tottenham from signing Gibbs-White, and they will be hoping to get the deal wrapped up as soon as possible.
