Tottenham accused of illegal approach in race to sign £60m Morgan Gibbs-White

Nottingham Forest are considering legal action over what they see as an illegal approach from Tottenham for Morgan Gibbs-White, according to multiple report.

Sources close to Forest say owner Evangelos Marinakis is ‘furious’ with how Gibbs-White’s potential move to Spurs has come about.

Forest say they never gave Spurs permission to hold talks with Gibbs-White and are suspicious over a breach of confidentiality regarding his £60m release clause.

Insiders at the City Ground regard the deal as being off as it stands.

Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest acknowledges the fans. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Gibbs-White enjoyed a superb season for Forest last term having helped the club qualify for the UEFA Conference League – their first venture into Europe in 30 years.

The 25-year-old netted seven goals and registered eight assists in his 34 Premier League appearances with his influence on the team a standout feature.

The midfielder joined Forest from Wolves in 2022 for a club-record fee of £25m plus add-ons.

He has gone on to make 118 appearances for the club as they enjoyed their best Premier league finish since 1998.

Gibbs-White’s impressive performance saw former England interim head coach Lee Carsley hand him his senior debut in September’s Nations League win over the Republic of Ireland.

The England international was linked with a move to Manchester City earlier in the summer but Spurs have since stepped up their interest.

While the deal to bring in Gibbs-White may still be in doubt, Tottenham remain interested in Brentford’s Yoane Wissa while teammate Bryan Mbeumo is also an option amid Manchester United’s ongoing pursuit.