Moving for Gibbs-White from Forest signals that Thomas Frank is planning to lean into the counter-attacking potential in his new side

Evangelos Marinakis' reaction to the Morgan Gibbs-White transfers saga has emerged as Nottingham Forest consider legal action against Tottenham. Gibbs-White has attracted plenty of interest following his performances for Forest last season. He shone as he helped his side secure a top half finish in the Premier League table.

Nottingham Forest are considering legal action over what they see as an illegal approach from Tottenham for Morgan Gibbs-White, talkSPORT understands. Sources close to Forest say owner Evangelos

Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United is already done. That’s a £55m transfer. But more eye-opening again is Spurs’ £60m approach for Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White, a midfielder who Manchester City gave consideration to buying. No sooner had David Ornstein broken the exclusive than Gibbs-White was booked in for a medical today.

Morgan Gibbs-White has been an important performer for Nottingham Forest since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2022.

Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest are at odds over the Morgan Gibbs-White deal. The North Londoners have been keen to strengthen their midfield this summer, and they have already signed Mohammed Kudus, who can play as a number 10.