A host of Premier League sides could be in for disappointment in their pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White as new contract talks are planned.
According to Football Insider, a host of Premier League sides could be dealt a severe blow in their pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White, as Nottingham Forest are eager to hand him a new deal. The 24-year-old midfielder has been a shining light for the club and are willing to reward him for his recent successes.
New Nottingham Forest deal for Morgan Gibbs-White
Morgan Gibbs-White has proved his worth for the initial £35 million Nottingham Forest paid Wolves to sign him. The 24-year-old PL midfielder has played an integral role in the team’s survival in relegation battles. Now, under Nuno Espirito-Santo, they have found a balance and will challenge different things.
Gibbs-White has been instrumental in their unbeaten start to the new season, which eventually led to Lee Carsley calling him up to the England squad. As he made his debut against Ireland, the 24-year-old became the first Nottingham Forst player to do so in this century for the England team.
As things stand, the club recognises his impact on the side. And will be happy to have managed to keep him during the summer despite heavy interest from elsewhere. Newcastle United were keen earlier, while Tottenham have also made their presence felt. However, Forest are now planning on rewarding the 24-year-old with a bumper-new deal to recognise his importance, and are confident he will sign it.
Should Gibbs-White commit himself to a vital deal presented by Forest, it will come as a blow to a host of Premier League sides who had been hopeful of signing him. Tottenham and Newcastle United are certainly among those, as Manchester City also held an interest lately.
Will Gibbs-White stay at Nottingham Forest?
The recent rumours about Manchester City chasing Gibbs-White will have made the player think, and hence, there’s still a possibility the player would not commit to a new deal and move on. However, his relationship with Forest could see the midfielder sign the new deal and continue his association with the club.
As things stand, there’s optimism from the club’s point of view, as they are confident the player will agitate to leave. Moreover, he might feel the prospect of becoming Forest’s key star ahead outweighs the risk of playing irregular football at one of the the clubs, especially Man City.
