Morgan Gibbs-White: Expected winner named in Tottenham and Newcastle United race – sources
Tottenham are in pole position to land Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White despite Newcastle recently reigniting their interest, sources have told Football Insider.
Football Insider revealed last month (26 March) that Spurs scouts have been watching the 24-year-old closely for two years and are ready to move this summer.
Sources told Football Insider that talent-spotters at Tottenham feel Gibbs-White is an “Ange Postecoglou player”.
Football Insider revealed on Monday (15 April) that Newcastle have now joined the race for his signature after holding an interest back in the January transfer window.
But Spurs remain well-placed to beat the Magpies to a deal this summer – just as they did last year (2023) with attacking midfield star James Maddison.
Tottenham lead Newcastle in Gibbs-White race with Champions League football key
It is believed Postecoglou’s side are better equipped financially to land Gibbs-White and are also set to have the allure of Champions League football – with fifth place likely to be enough to qualify for the league phase.
Gibbs-White has impressed in the 2023-24 campaign, notching six goals and seven assists in 37 appearances across all competitions.
He has been a shining light for Forest in an otherwise dismal season – and will be one of multiple stars to quit the City Ground if they are relegated.
The attacking midfield star is under contract until June 2027 after joining Forest from Wolves for a reported fee of £42.5million including add-ons in 2022.
Tottenham are fifth in the Premier League while Newcastle sit sixth – which could see them qualify for next season’s Europa League.
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