Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing 26-year-old Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Football Insider, Manchester City would have to pay £60-70 million to sign Morgan Gibbs-White. The English international has been excellent for Nottingham Forest, and he was heavily linked to Tottenham last summer.
The North London club came close to securing his signature, but Nottingham Forest refused to sanction the departure and eventually agreed on a new deal with the player. The 26-year-old playmaker will look to perform at the highest level, and the opportunity to join Manchester City will be attractive for him.
Nottingham Forest are currently fighting for survival in the Premier League, and they could go down at the end of the season. The Englishman will not want to play in the EFL Championship next season. It makes sense for him to leave and join a bigger club. The move to Manchester City would be ideal for him. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Manchester City should get the deal done for Gibbs-White
Manchester City certainly have the financial muscle to pay the £60-70 million asking price. They are one of the wealthiest clubs in the world. Pep Guardiola needs to have more quality and depth in his squad, and Gibbs-White could be an ideal acquisition. He can operate both centrally and on the flanks. He will add technical ability, drive and creativity to the team.
Bernardo Silva may leave the club at the end of the season, and Manchester City will need to replace him. The 26-year-old Nottingham Forest star could be the ideal acquisition. The English international is entering the peak years of his career, and this is the right time for him to take on a new challenge.
Manchester City will provide him with the platform to regularly fight for major honours. They have consistently pushed for the UEFA Champions League, and the 26-year-old midfielder will be tempted to join them. It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few months, especially with other Premier League clubs also showing interest in him.
