Spurs are still after Morgan Gibbs-White, and they’re prepared to wait until next year before making an approach. The club has kept tabs on the England midfielder, and TEAMtalk says they could come back with a major bid in 2027.
Tottenham have pursued Gibbs-White for a while now. They attempted to push through a transfer in 2025 by triggering a clause in his deal, which caused a dispute with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, who threatened legal action. That pursuit fell apart, and Gibbs-White subsequently signed a new three-year contract instead.
Why Tottenham Want Gibbs-White Now
Tottenham’s summer spending exceeded £300m, yet a large investment does not necessarily resolve underlying structural problems. Gibbs-White matches what the team requires: he is productive, versatile and plays with authority in advanced midfield areas where games are often settled.
The chase remains sensible if the roster still needs a midfielder capable of connecting phases, creating chances and carrying responsibility. Gibbs-White provides answers across multiple positions, and that adaptability holds real worth for a team working to rebuild its cohesion.
What Gibbs-White Has Done Since 2025
After that failed transfer, Gibbs-White’s standing has only grown stronger. His form at the close of last season was excellent, and his opening run under Oliver Glasner has been sharp.
In four Premier League matches, he has found the net once and set up two more goals for his teammates. What stands out is not just the numbers but the quality of his involvement. He appears to be a player capable of controlling the tempo of the game from deeper positions, making the attacking play run more smoothly.
Forest’s Position Is Clear
Nottingham Forest want to keep their best players, and Elliot Anderson’s move to Manchester City makes the case for holding on to Gibbs-White all the stronger. The club has shown no intention of selling, and a January transfer remains unlikely despite the increased pressure to do so.
Forest’s contract with Gibbs-White runs until January, at which point he will carry just 18 months remaining on it. This situation does not place the club in immediate peril, yet it does present a choice to be made. The team can work toward securing a longer agreement and hold firmer control, or they can allow a position to develop where outside attention grows and the player’s value rises elsewhere.
What Forest Are Likely To Do
According to TEAMtalk, there is already a view that Forest will look to offer Gibbs-White a better deal. That makes sense. His existing contract was the richest in the club’s history when it was signed, so a new renewal would send a clear message that Forest want to keep their top talent rather than show them off to other clubs.
Tottenham’s Patience Pays Off
The standout quality at Tottenham is their restraint. Rather than rushing into a fight they cannot win this winter, they are sitting back and watching for the next chance to act. That moment could come from how contracts play out, how the team’s plans develop, or a change in Forest’s stance during talks.
It makes sense to hire people who want the job, provided their desire comes from belief in what they are doing rather than fond memories of a deal that fell through.
Our View On The Situation
Sports’s report’s assessment lines up with what Spurs have been missing for too long: a player who brings both drive and clarity to the pitch. Gibbs-White fits that description perfectly. He can take possession in tight spaces, move the ball fast, and still find a way to be decisive around the box.
Spurs frequently show plenty of energy and attacking numbers, yet they do not always demonstrate enough control when it counts. For supporters who hope for success, the positive sign is that the club appear willing to look again at targets they genuinely believe in, rather than pursuing whatever name happens to be fashionable at any given moment.
That is the formula for building a stronger side. The concern, however, is that Forest recognize his worth and will make this difficult, particularly given the trouble of 2025.
The Numbers Behind The Chase
- Tottenham spent more than £300m in the summer
- Gibbs-White has one goal and two assists in four Premier League matches this season
- His current contract runs for three years
- He will have 18 months left on his deal by January
What Comes Next For Gibbs-White
Forest’s calculation is simple: keep Gibbs-White at the centre of the team, pay him what he deserves, and take away any doubt. Tottenham still see the appeal in signing him, even as the danger involved stays present. Should they genuinely feel he completes something their squad lacks, they will return to the chase.
The pursuit remains alive. Spurs are merely biding their time before they spring into action.
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