Nottingham Forest Players Belief Morgan Gibbs-White Transfer To Man City Will Still Happen 

Manchester City’s early summer interest in Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White appeared to be more than just speculation, with reports now revealing that several players within the Forest squad believed a transfer was imminent.

According to MailSport’s Tom Collomosse, a number of Nottingham Forest players expected Gibbs-White to join Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad Stadium toward the end of last season. Some reportedly hoped the move would be completed quickly due to the growing distractions it created internally.

Morgan Gibbs-White Wearing Nottingham Forest Kit

Gibbs-White had been among City’s list of midfield targets earlier in the window as the club monitored the situation surrounding key players like Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan. However, Manchester City ultimately opted to invest around £70 million on the combined signings of Rayan Cherki from Lyon and Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan.

That pivot left Gibbs-White on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur, who have since been linked with triggering the 24-year-old’s £60 million release clause. Nottingham Forest, however, are now investigating the legality of Spurs’ approach, citing potential breaches of Premier League regulations and confidentiality terms in the contract.

Manchester City, for now, are no longer pursuing the midfielder. But with James McAtee expected to leave permanently, a late-window shift in midfield targets has not been ruled out entirely.

FAQ

• What was the dressing room belief at Nottingham Forest?
  That Morgan Gibbs-White was expected to move to Manchester City before the interest cooled.
• Why did Manchester City not proceed?
  They opted to sign Cherki and Reijnders instead, considering the package a better value deal.
• What is the current status of Tottenham’s interest?
  Spurs are strongly linked, but Forest are investigating whether any regulations were breached during contact.

 Conclusion

While Manchester City’s pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White appears to be over for now, the situation underscores how dynamic the summer market can be. The midfielder’s future is now closely tied to Tottenham’s legal negotiations, while City’s eyes remain open for any late opportunities.