Forest Send Clear Signals They Expect to Lose Gibbs-White as They Scout for Replacement
Nottingham Forest are sending strong signals that they expect to lose attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, despite their ongoing legal battle with Tottenham Hotspur over his proposed switch. The Tricky Trees have begun pre-season training without Gibbs-White, who is still embroiled in a dispute over his move to Spurs.
Forest are furious that Spurs allegedly knew about Gibbs-White’s confidential release clause, and are demanding to know how they found out. However, it appears that Forest have already accepted that Gibbs-White may be leaving, and have started scouting for a replacement.
According to reports, Forest have explored a move for Botafogo’s Thiago Almada and are now eyeing Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss. The Moroccan international is seen as a potential replacement for Gibbs-White’s creativity and ball-carrying ability in the attacking third.
While Forest’s pursuit of a new number 10 suggests they may be preparing for life without Gibbs-White, it’s still not a guarantee that he will join Tottenham. Reports suggest that Forest are determined to do what they can to stop the move, and another club may activate Gibbs-White’s release clause if the deal with Spurs falls through.
