Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.
According to an update by Sky Sports, the transfer could now be off as Nottingham Forest consult their lawyers over potential legal action after Tottenham triggered a release clause to sign Morgan Gibbs-White.
The report claims Nottingham Forest believe Tottenham made an illegal approach to the English international and were never granted permission to speak with him. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
This news will likely come as a crushing blow to Morgan Gibbs-White as well. The opportunity to join a UEFA Champions League club and compete for trophies would have been exciting. However, the transfer now appears to be in jeopardy. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can revive the deal in the coming weeks.
Gibbs-White was outstanding for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League last season, and the 25-year-old would have been a quality addition for Tottenham. It is no secret that Spurs need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and Gibbs-White could have been the ideal acquisition.
He has the physicality and technical skills to compete at the highest level and is capable of playing multiple roles. If Nottingham Forest proceeds with legal action, the deal could be dead in the water. The player will certainly hope all parties can work out a solution after the agreement earlier this week.
Can Tottenham still salvage the transfer?
Tottenham have already secured the services of Mohammed Kudus and were hoping to further strengthen their attack by signing the versatile Nottingham Forest midfielder. If a deal for the 25-year-old Englishman falls through, Spurs must shift their focus to alternative targets.
They need a reliable attacking midfielder who can play multiple roles and add more drive and creativity in the final third. The 25-year-old is entering the peak years of his career, and now is the right time for him to take on a new challenge at a bigger club. Whether the two clubs can resolve their differences in the coming days remains to be seen.
